One Day at a Time

Okay, so it may sound unreal, but this is really true. You can really save money without you even realizing it! 

Tip # 1: Have a coin bank or use what I am using, an empty water container! (Very environment friendly, it will cost you zero (0) bucks and you can find it anywhere!)

Tip # 2: Place your Coin bank/ water container on your study desk/office desk or somewhere near it. Why? (I’ll tell you later!)

Tip # 3: Think of how much can you put in there EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!! (no exceptions, 7 days a week) I know, some of you were thinking of, “I do not have money every time so how am I suppose to save something every single day?!!” I know right, but seriously, how much do you think you are going to put on your coin bank? You’re not thinking of putting 100 pesos or  almost $3 a day right? Trust me, DO NOT put bills on it! Its very tempting!

Tip # 4: The coin bank is now placed on the desk or anywhere near it, why? because this is where we put our stuffs most of the time (bags, wallets, etc) So it is a place that you visit every day!

Tip # 5: Have you decided on how much you’ll put on it? Well, as for me, I make it a point to put 10 - 50 peso coins every single day of the week.  Imagine 10 for 12 months - 3650 while 50 for 12 months - 18250! That’s quite a lot!

Tip # 6: Now, how come my title is saving without even realizing it when we all know that we are required to put something on our coin bank. Let me tell you this, it is not that hard and eventually you’ll get used to it (just like drinking water everyday) without even realizing that the amount on your coin bank is increasing!!!

Tip # 7: DO NOT COUNT your money! It feels good to feel the excitement and being surprised on how much you have said that year!

Tip # 8: DEPOSIT. Deposit it on your bank account every time the coin bank gets full, that way you will not be tempted to spend it. NO ATM WITHDRAWALS please! (unless needed)

Easy, very easy! These savings will come in handy especially when unexpected things happen. :)

My husband and I have been married for almost 3 years now and we are a together for almost 8 years now, can you imagine that?

Well, it is hard to maintain a relationship, it is not always perfect with the butterflies on your stomach effect, the giddy feeling, the sweetness, the sparkle in your eyes…

But I can tell you one thing, LOVE QUARRELS are definitely normal and it is quite a good wake up call.

The feeling of the after fight is either good or bad. Good in a way wherein after you fight and make up, the cuddling part always comes next - the bad part is when you didn’t make-up.

I will share to you some tips on how I keep the love between me and my husband burning after all these years.

1. Always COMMUNICATE! I always make sure that I communicate well with my hubby. A good 5 minute chit chat about anything under the sun will go a long way. It doesn’t have to be a serious talk, I actually just blurt out whatever comes to my mind and then the conversation will just overflow.

2. Body Contact! Not just THAT kind of body contact okay? I mean, a tap on the shoulders, a peck on the cheek, a high five, a hug, a smack on the lip - anything about minor body contact.

3. Compliment Each Other. Appreciate each other’s efforts and I mean everything. Let’s admit it, if we do something for our loved ones and they didn’t seem to appreciate, we will feel bad right? Guys are just like girls, they also wanted their efforts to be noticed even if they are not saying a word about it.

These are the top 3 for me.

Very simple tips yet very effective„ TRUST ME!

I have changed twice this year when it comes to my son’s milk formula. 

Reasons:

1. It is not like my son’s 2 year formula wasn’t good but it seems as if he is not gaining a bit of weight. He is healthy and all but I wanted him to gain even a couple of pounds.

2. The milk that I have changed him into the first time this year is effective in a sense that he is gaining a bit of weight but, the milk expires to fast and so there goes the money. Once my son drank it and there are still milk left he will never drink that gain. And so..

3. We changed to the third Milk Option, and it is effective! He is eating  a lot now, finishing the milk, up to the last drop! And he is very healthy. He easily catches a cold but now? Nope. I am happy, but the downside is that the last milk is pretty expensive but it is worth it!

Remember to consult your Pedia first before changing anything about your child’s formula milk! =)

If you are into the European History or if you are looking for Medical related accounts in the history, this is the book that you are looking for!

I suggest “The Dark Traveller” by Cindy Wright.This book is really good and it is about the Black Death!It is well written and it has illustrations that can help enhance the reader’s experience. You will be shock to know how many pseudo-cures had been created to fight the Bubonic Plague. Some are sure to make one shudder. 

DO NOT MISS OUT this GOOD READ! Trust me,this book is really worth your money.

You can find it here:

http://www.cindysgreatestbooks.webplusshop.com/product.wml/storeid/6419/productid/361496/CINDYS-GREATEST-BOOKS/The-Dark-Traveller.htm?SessionID=0a00002d07dd030f15381929f35#.UUPfY1f9XKU

well i’m also gonna give my reviews to Animes, JDrama, KDrama and Movies that i have watched! Watch out for that!

I celebrated my birthday at The Heritage Hotel Manila with my family. =)

I had a really great time! we watch the Pyromusical Competition, the last two finalist (Canada and Philippines).

Philippines! WOOHOOO!!!!! I will upload the video after this! See for yourself! =)

Ever wanted to go out without wearing any make up- in short Bare Faced!

NOOOOOOO! (exaggerating). I always have smooth skin but after I gave birth pimples show up my face and I am scared of it leaving a mark on my face. After a long test of trial and error, hurrah! I have found the perfect routine for a makeup free day.

1. The night before, put some Ice on your face. This is an amazing trick that is very effective and its free!

2. Clean your face with your trusted facial foam/cleanser and the most important thing put a Moisturizer! It is a good time to put moisturizers for this is the time wherein your skin and body is relaxed and resting.

3. When you wake up, eat breakfast and drink Vitamin Supplements. I recommend Vitamin C and E, once a day!

4. After taking a bath, put on sunscreen all throughout your body and of course a Facial Moisturizer with sunscreen protection.

5. And lastly, apply petroleum gel on your eyebrows and lips. 

These are my daily routine before going to bed and before going out. 

What are your nightly routines? Share it with me!

I have been pretty busy these past couple of months and i feel really bad because I wasn’t able to post even a single article even though i did promise to do so the last time. BUT due to my free schedules (Thank Godness!) I can start now and I promise to post everytime!

i have been pretty busy this past week up until now.. lots of papers to do, projects and i needed to review this weekend for the  coming exams next week so i think i’m not gonna be able to blog this week again.. boohoo me.=(( but wait for next week because i’m gonna make it up for the posts that i should have blogged.. so til then.. ciao!!! 

(That’s me with my Baby Boy Lawliet and that’s my husband at the back)

I am a mom for 1 year and 8 months now, and to tell you all honestly, the feeling is irreplaceable.  I never thought that i could care, love, adore and understand someone this much in my life. Being a Mom is a very hard task and a very big responsibility but inspite of all the tears, sweats and laughs i never regret having my baby boy for he is my inspiration and my motivation in life.

MOMMY TIP #1: (How to Lessen Diaper Expenses and Prevent Rashes)

Let’s all face it, having a Baby is very expensive. Everything mostly must be bought. Here are a few tips to lessen diaper Expenses:

Tip #1: During Daytime your Baby can just wear baby undies, it doesn’t just help you cut the diaper expense but also you are preventing rashes build ups on your baby’s bottom. Just wearing undies can help you’re baby’s bottom to breathe (not literally) but you know, the air circulation helps in keeping your baby comfortable and lessening the building up of rashes because you just keep on changing the undies everytime they pee or poo. Unlike with Diapers, when they pee, it will stay there unless the diaper is almost full.

Tip #2: Do not mind the Brand. Some Diapers costs a lot and there are diapers that costs less, but what’s the difference? They are all still Diapers, they absorb pee and catch poo. That’s all there is to it (just kidding). base on my experience, i did experimentations a bit. I’ve tried different brands, expensive or cheap, i watch i my baby will have uneasiness, rashes or if the absorbency lasts, and with this i know what to and what not to buy. If I’m on a budget, i’ll buy the cheap I’ve tested and trusted and if i want to splurge i’ll buy the expensive one. It’s just a manner of trial and error. (It is not that i have been risking my baby’s health or skin reactions, its just a matter of knowing what can help me cut cost when i’m on a budget).

Tip#3: Rashes. Do Not Put Alcohol on water, when you are about to wipe your baby’s bottom. It will make your baby’s skin dry and because of that it might cause rashes.

Tip#4: You can use “Curash” or Baby Oil when you’re baby has rashes in order to ease the itchiness and pain.

Tip#5: Applying powder to your baby’s bottom in order to prevent rashes is really not that advisable because yes at first it will prevent that but once the baby pee, the powder will disappear and instead of preventing it can be the cause of rashes.