Where to invest?

My husband told me yesterday about his OFW friend’s plan to put up an alcohol and cigar store. He said he wanted to invest his money on a stable and profitable business. I cannot fully agree with his idea because with our economic situation nowadays it’s really hard to choose and decide which business can be considered stable and profitable these days. So where to invest our hard earned money today? Hmm I really have no idea. How about you? It would be nice if you could share. :)

The worn out sofa

Last Saturday my daughter’s classmates went to our house to do their school project. At first I was hesitant because I will not be around to accommodate and prepare the snacks for them since I’m at work. But my daughter keeps on pleading so i decided to just prepare the spaghetti sauce and cook the pasta the night before. The following day when I ask my daughter about her classmates’ comment, she said they all loved the spaghetti. And one more comment which i’m really expecting is that they will notice our old worn out sofa. LOL That’s another reason why i am hesitant to let them come to our house, our chairs are limited and though they can still sit on the sofa it’s no longer comfortable.

Anyway, i’m already setting aside some our budget for it and eyeing for contemporary sofas at the mall. Hopefully by next month we can buy the sofa so our daughter won’t feel embarrassed next time her friends come to visit her.

Personalized natural lip balm

Want to learn how to make your own personalized lip balm? Let me share with you these easy steps for making your own natural lip balm. What’s good about making your own is that you get the benefit of knowing exactly what you're putting on your mouth. Many commercial lip balms are made with petroleum derivatives which have been banned from cosmetic use in many countries because they contain impurities that can cause cancer and other health problems.

So here are the basic three ingredients of a lip balm recipe to get you started:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or sweet almond oil

• 1 tablespoon grated beeswax (you can use a pure beeswax candle for this)

• 1 Vitamin E capsule (400 IU)

Instructions:

• Place the oil and wax in a heatproof cup (such as a heavy glass measuring cup.) Poke a hole in

the Vitamin E capsule and squeeze its liquid into the oil and wax mixture.

• Place the heatproof cup in a pot of water on the stove and heat on low just until the wax melts. Remove immediately from heat.

• Pour the liquid into a small screw-cap jar or lip balm jar or tube. Allow to cool (it will solidify) before using.

It’s easy isn’t it? With just a few ingredients and few minutes time, you can make your own personalized natural lip balms.

Xenadrine review

Are you one of those people who use Xenadrine to lose weight? If you are then you might want to learn more about the product you’re using. I want to share a short xenadrine review and shed light on whether it is really a safe diet pill as many people consider it to be or not.

Scientists of California University conducted a test on 2 diet pills - Advantra and Xenadrine EFX. They found out that both these pills cause around 18% increase in heart beat of people. This is an increase of about 11-16 heart beats per minute. In addition to that, Xenadrine pills also caused increase in blood pressure of people who consumed them. The blood pressure increased in the range of seven to twelve percent.

This is just a short info about Xenadrine, if you want to learn more about this diet pill check out Xenadrine reviews online. I believe it is best to be well informed and knowledgeable before using this product or any kind of weight loss pill or supplement.

The Beauty of Love

by: Author Unknown, A 5th Portion of Chicken Soup for the Soul

The question is asked, "Is there anything more beautiful in life than a boy and a girl clasping clean hands and pure hearts in the path of marriage? Can there be anything more beautiful than young love?"

And the answer is given. "Yes, there is a more beautiful thing. It is the spectacle of an old man and an old woman finishing their journey together on that path. Their hands are gnarled, but still clasped; their faces are seamed, but still radiant; their hearts are physically bowed and tired, but still strong with love and devotion for one another. Yes, there is a more beautiful thing than young love. Old love."

Joint supplement

I’m worried about hubby’s aching joints, though he already took some pain relief he said the pain keeps coming back. I told him to take joint supplements as pain relievers are just a temporary remedy. I believe taking joint supplements will improve his condition. Since I want to make sure we’ll get the best joint supplement, I did a little research online. Anyway, if you’re interested to know which joint supplement to buy, check out jointsupplements.org, click here to visit their website.

TGIF

Thank God it’s Friday! And today i will file my vacation leave for tomorrow. I really need a break! I think i’ve been working so hard lately and that my work has caused too much stress. Though it has a positive effect because this has caused me to loose weight a little which made me stop taking ephedra diet pills for a while, still I don’t want to look haggard and old because of too much stress. So i'm just going to stay home and relax tomorrow.=)

Conjugated Linoleic Acid pills

Yesterday while searching for a healthy diet for my teenager I came across another type of weight loss supplement, it’s called conjugated linoleic acid. The article says this is one of the most talked about diet pills on the market right now. Here are the details:

Conjugated Linoleic Acid pills is a newly discovered good fat. It is naturally found in the grass fed animal's meat and dairy products. Recently, it has been made into a synthetic version. Its many uses include being a muscle builder and a diet aid.

And this is how it actually works:
It slows the growth rate of fat cells. CLA helps the body by taking the glucose we normally ingest and moving it more quickly and efficiently to muscles cells. Glucose no longer feeds the fat cells. Instead you are now growing and rebuilding the muscle cells. What all this means to you is your fat cells are growing at a much slower rate and your muscle cells are growing at a much faster rate.

Hmm sounds good? Anyway, how about you do you have any experience using conjugated linoleic acid pills? It would be nice if you could share.

A healthy diet for teenagers

I need effective diets that work for my daughter. But with all the programs being promoted out there today I’m confused on where start.

Anyway, here are few recommendations I found online: a healthy diet for teenagers

Breakfast

A skimmed yogurt or 100 grams of fresh cheese or a glass of low fat milk;
A slice of bread
A fresh fruit, for fructose, vitamins and fiber, or, failing that, a glass of fruit juice.


Lunch

150 grams of fish or lean meat (alternately with two eggs twice a week) for protein
200 grams of green vegetables of your choice.
A small bowl of whole grains and potatoes
5 grams of sunflower margarine
100 grams of fresh cheese
A fresh fruit

Afternoon snack

A 0% fat yogurt
A hot or cold drinks, no sugar or sweetener.

Dinner

A bowl of vegetable soup made at home
150 grams fish or meat in the oven without fat
200 grams of green vegetables with 10 grams margarine for essential fatty acids
A slice of bread
A fresh fruit.

Chest acne

Acne on chest can be really embarrassing, you cannot simply wear a low neck dress, shirts or bikini. For men some cannot remove their shirt while at beaches as they feel embarrassed due to chest acne. I have a niece who’s really troubled by her chest acne. And now that summer is coming she’s getting upset again. Anyway, I told her not to loose hope, chest acne is still treatable.

Sunshine Award

Thanks Mommy Ruby for giving me this award!

Diabetic socks

My friend has been suffering from diabetes for a long time now. She has gone through diabetes treatment since her teenage years. Next week will be her 40th birthday and I wanted to make her feel special. I scour the net for gifts ideas and I came across this diabetic socks.What are diabetic socks?

Diabetic socks are specially designed socks that help prevent foot ulcers in people living with diabetes. These socks control moisture, which help reduce the risk of foot infection. They are made of wrinkle-free and seams-free fabrics that reduce the pressure on the foot, thus preventing blistering. The socks' loose tops improve blood flow and also help those suffering from neuropathy or nerve damage.

I think my friend will surely love to receive this as birthday gift. So now it’s time to look for online store of diabetic socks and find some great deals.

Happy Heart's Day!

I'm wishing you all a

Cyber-Dating Tips For Valentine's Day

It's official. February is finally here. The shortest month of the year has arrived, yet it can be the most exciting month for those in love as well as a lonely time for singles alone on Valentine's Day. To cheer up your spirits if you are single, I have come up with a list of ten tips for successful cyber-dating and for making February a month to remember for lovers and those in waiting.

Cyber-Dating Tip #1. If you are single, sign up for an online dating site. If you are already online, why not add a second or third site to your list. It is very common these days for singles to be active on 1-3 Internet dating sites at a time.

Cyber-Dating Tip #2. Find a singles party in your area. Many of the dating sites have dances and mixers scheduled all month long. Cupid.com has a Broken Arrow event on February 12th which is held in many cities nationwide and you can win a free trip to NY. NoWaitingDating.com has several events including the "Be My Valentine" dance/mixer in Studio City, CA where I will be personally signing my new book, launching on Valentine's week. Also in Los Angeles, Renee at RapidDating.com will be hosting a fabulous party on February 12th.

Cyber-Dating TIp #3. When in doubt, eat chocolate. Stop by and visit my favorite chocolatier, Madame Chocolat in Beverly Hills. On February 7th you can meet the Madame yourself. If you are not in Los Angeles, go to their site at madame-chocolat.com where you can order a Valentine's gift for yourself or your sweetheart.

Cyber-Dating Tip #4. Stop by Step Up Women's Network's co-ed Saint Valentine's Soiree on February 12th in Hollywood where you can celebrate or find cupid or at least a cocktail for a cause. The event is for those married, dating, single and/or ready to mingle. DJ Shy will be spinning the tunes and I will be on-site signing my book at this fun event. Check out their site at suwn.org

Cyber-Dating Tip #5. Be proactive in the month of May and initiate contact with potential mates online. If you are a woman who doesn't usually contact men, jump out of your comfort zone and just send five emails to men who pique your interest. You will be surprised to see how flattered they will be to receive your introductory note. If you are a man and normally send five emails a week, double it up to ten. Women will be more open to receiving your email as February can be a lonely month.

Cyber-Dating Tip #6. Dress in red or pink on every cyber-date for the month of February. Even if it isn't your color, it will be noticed by your Internet date and show that you could be in the mood for love.

Cyber-Dating Tip #7. Are you a pet person? Try signing up for doggydate.com where every doggy has their date. Even if you aren't attached on Valentine's Day, why should your puppy have to suffer? Take it a step further and stop by Sky Bark, a bar/lounge in downtown Los Angeles designed for dog owners who want to enjoy the city's nightlife without leaving their puppies at home.

Cyber-Dating Tip #8. If you are female, buy yourself some sexy lingerie in pink or red for the month. Even if you are going solo, you will feel better about yourself at night time napping in your new nightie instead of your old winter flannels. If you are officially dating someone you met online, surprise her with something sexy to wear that you both can enjoy.

Cyber-Dating Tip #9. Check out one of the many Meetup group events scheduled on February 14th and expand your social network. Perhaps an afternoon event can lead into an evening date. Check out their calendar at meetup.com.

Cyber-Dating Tip #10. Support Step Up Women's Network and buy my new book, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online as a gift for a friend for Valentine's Day. A portion of the proceeds from all book sales will benefit this wonderful non-profit organization. Curl up by the fire and learn more about being successful as an online dater so perhaps next year you won't be solo on February 14th.

Written:by Julie_Spira

Effect of hard water on skin

Are you having problems with your skin? Does your skin seem to be unable to retain moisture no matter how you pamper it? If you find that your skin continues to be dry even after all the work you put into it, the problem may lie in the fact that you have hard water and it is helping to keep your skin dry. Water that is considered to be hard means the water contains a large amount of calcium, magnesium, and iron deposits. If you notice your shower or tub slowly but constantly building up deposits, such as rust, soap scum, and lime, you probably have hard water.

The inability of your water to wash all the soap from your skin aids in drying it out, leaving you with flaky, itchy skin, and clogged pores. Because both hard water deposits and cleansing products are left on the skin, it can also cause your skin to become more irritated and susceptible to damage. Hard water can even cause your skin to become thinner and aggravate skin conditions, such as rosacea.

How to deal with this problem? If you’re using well water, you can easily obtain a water softener to help avoid hard water. Soft water means there are fewer deposits in the water, giving your soap better lathering power and making it much easier to wash off, freeing your skin of excess soap after you towel off and giving you a better chance at softer, more moisturized skin.

Valentine Linky Love Year 3

It’s love month once again and two weeks from now we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day. Have you prepared your gifts for her/him this valentine? If not then maybe it’s about time to search online for gift ideas.

Anyway, this first day of February I want to share the love with my fellow bloggers by joining Mommy Ruby’s Valentine Linky Love Year Three. And I'm also inviting everyone to participate let’s spread the REAL meaning of LOVE to the world and in the blogosphere for Valentine’s Day 2010! Join now!

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VALENTINE LINKY LOVE
SPREADING LOVE ALL OVER THE WORLD

‘For God so loVed the world,
That He gAve
His onLy
BegottEn
SoN
That whosoever
Believeth In Him
Should Not perish,
But have Everlasting life.’John 3:16

Master List: 1. Pinay Mommy Online 2. Survivor Mom 3. Thoughts and Tales 4. The Road We Traveled 5. Straight from the Heart 6. Your next…

Rules:

1. Post this tag in your blog if you believe in the message. Please don’t forget to copy from = Start Copy Here = to = End Copy Here =. If you want, please include your own thoughts about LOVE.
2. Tag as many friends as you want to help spread the message to the world.
3. Comment with the link of your post here so that you will be included in the master list.
4. Don’t forget to come back to the master post once in awhile to check and update your own blog’s master list.
5. Please don’t delete this tag or put no follow tags. Let’s spread the meaning of true love and so as linky love for us bloggers. Thanks!

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Now, I am tagging my friends Chuchie's Hideaway, Anything Under The Sun, Her and History, Mommy Passionista and to all my friends who wants to spread the real meaning of LOVE!!