Lunch Invite

We went to my friend's place this afternoon for lunch. It has been a while that we haven't had a lunch get together. Our friend cooked nilagang baka (beef soup), ginataang langka (jackfruit salad w/ coconut milk), and fried milkfish. It was a sumptuous lunch and was very full after our lunch. We then proceeded for a video-ke session :-) After eating a big lunch I didn't have enough air to belt out :-) My stomach was very full and of course I'm still pregnant, lolz. I ended up laying down on the sofa so I can rest my back and my belly :-)

We did not stay long in her place since I planned to go to Target. Me and our DD drove to the store passed 2pm and was able to buy some stuff for DD and our 'lil peanut :-) I got Liz Lange maternity tees less than $7 so I bought two. I don't have everyday shirt that will fit in my belly area. I use hubby's t-shirt when I am at home and in going to sleep :-) I also bought the Clorox Toilet Wand system for $5 less. I used my $5/1 coupon then I will send in the form to get the rebate so this is a free item then. Good deal, eh? So that's our day today!

Ecommerce Made Easy

My friend was thinking of doing an online business but she was thinking of how difficult would be the ins and outs of it. I told her to make a thorough research on different aspects of doing business online. If you are selling products or whatever you need to establish a system wherein your customers can directly pay through your site through a secured site. You should have a shopping cart and all the safety measures once your clients submit their valuable information. I helped her do the research and found out about R3 - merchant resellers that I think can greatly help her in establishing her online business. They provide services such as establishing merchant account, application processing of credit cards using a secure site as well as an affiliate program to sell merchant account. If she uses their services she can also apply as one of their affiliates thus making more revenue. I am not really well versed on their services but I will try to do more reading and maybe I will be enticed to enroll as one of their affiliates.

Fixture Update

Aside from the need to update our furniture, we also need to update our lighting fixture. For one, our bedroom need more light specially at night. Our unit don't have lights installed on the ceiling. When we moved in we had an old lamp that we are using until now. I told my husband that the lamp need to go if we are going to get new bedroom furniture. While I was looking for dining set last week I found a lot of light fixtures that interests me. I love the style of the Murray Feiss lamps. It looks elegant and they have wide selection of styles as well. Looking at the different fixture really made me want to update soon. But I need to wait for my husband to be home because I can't lift nor carry heavy stuffs anymore.

Reliable Printer Needed

I was talking to my husband the other night and he told me that he needed a new printer in his office over there in Iraq. He complained that their current office printer take so long to print especially when they print a lot of paper works. I was reading some info about reliable high-volume printers and I found out this new addition to epson, the epson tm-t88iv that is very good to use in retail because it is known as one of the best thermal printer there is. I told my husband if only they can use it there then it would be great. He said he already did a request for a new one so hopefully his request will be granted soon. But knowing in the government that every purchase will go to a process so he is not at all happy with the possibility of a delay.

Xbox Upgrade

I am looking for a good deal of xbox 360 right now because two Christmas ago we gave one of the kids one and I am pretty sure he would love for it to be upgraded to a special edition one. I know Christmas is still far but I am thinking of his birthday coming up. I didn't ask the hubby about it yet but I know he'll be agreeable to me to plan about the gift ahead of time. Usually if I let hubby do the planning, it will take him up to the eleventh hour to decide. So at least for now he can think about it and then make a deal to the son if he do good in school he will get a reward. Hubby at times let me decide of things to give to the kids. Being a mother, I don't like to spoil the children with just about anything. It will be a good discipline for them to let them know that everything that we give them is from the heart and that they need to value it. They should also know that they can get something if they earn hard for it. So I hope I can find a good deal that we can save on for as gift.

March Madness

I am referring to my personal situation when I have my title 'March Madness'. This month is gonna be madness for me since I need to at least finish everything I needed to do before my d-day. As you know preparing for a coming baby with just me doing all the basic works is tough. Although I already have the basic gears I needed but I still have to put it up. I did the others and it didn't take long for me to do it even if I'm almost 8 months preggy. The playard that I ordered from Babies R Us is not here yet. When it arrives this week I will set it up as well as the swing. I am pretty sure after I'm done putting it together DD#1 will hop into it :-) So what else I've done already? Well, I already washed and ironed the baby's clothes, bedding and blankets. I still have another batch to wash and iron since some of my friends are still giving me some baby stuff. Thanks a bunch to them.

Oh well, I am hoping that later this month I will be done already and will just have to relax and wait for the big day. Hubby will be coming home soon as well and me and our DD#1 is very excited. We can't wait to be reunited again. He told me that he wished he is here to help me but the circumstance won't just let us. It's okay. I think I'm handling the situation well. I just do my best and make everything easy and smooth as possible. That's the only way to deal with our situation :-)

Bang For Your Buck

Do you watch the HGTV's show Bang for your Buck? This show they are comparing three family who renovated parts of their house for a certain amount who will get the most return of their renovation. Last week I was watching it's episode where they compare three family in Spokane, Washington who did a renovation on their backyard. All of the renovations I would say are very sharp and looks fabulous. One common feature that I see in their renovations was having an outdoor fireplaces. It made their backyard looks cozy despite of it as an outdoor space. The fireplace creates an intimate section of the yard that the family can gather and enjoy. It is a good idea when having your own place. If you have a big backyard and you want to utilize all its space, then having an outdoor fireplace would add as a great focal point. According to the designer host of the show and the real estate expert having such feature can also get buyers attention and thus give your house a boost.

Furniture Hunting

I am now doing some furniture hunting since our dining table leg broke off the other day while I was moving it to replace the area rug underneath it. I went to different furniture stores in our area and now I am confused of what to get since there lots of choices. My dilemma in buying is that our place right now is small and the one I like is big that if I will go for it the space in our dining area will be occupied. While at the furniture store I saw a lot of beautiful pieces that I wish we have our own house. I've seen a nice home theater seating that would be perfect if you have a family room that you will make as your home theater. There are deals on bedroom sets as well as living room sets that if only I can get it all I would really. I know my limitation and I am not an impulsive buyer. I think of it a lot of times and weigh everything before getting it. But with our dining set case, I need to get one as soon as possible before any accidents happen.

Cigars for Gifts

I have uncles back in the Philippines that smoke cigars and what could be best to give them when we go there for a vacation soon than giving them cigars from the US of A. I bet they'll be thrilled. I am starting to have my balikbayan box be filled with goodies so I can ship it soon. I will have to check out cigars online and see if I can get a good deal. When I was a kid, I saw my grandfather and even my grandmother smoking cigars. I remember when me and my cousin was tending their grocery store we tried smoking all the brand of cigarettes in their store including cigars. We were very curious then of how does it taste like. We just lit one cigarette at a time but not finishing to smoke it. I really did not like the taste at all. It made me cough hard. Now I am pretty sure I will not try to smoke ever again.

Another Birthday Party

Tomorrow we will be attending another kiddie birthday party. My friend invited me and other friends to go to a birthday party of another Pinay that live near post. It's her daughter's first birthday party. Her hubby is also an Army and is currently deployed. Our DD is excited for that birthday party that she keep on mentioning it. I told her if she's going to listen and follow Mommy we can go but if not we will stay home. So right now she's behave while I am trying to finish my tasks online. I need to finish everything because I know we will be home late.

Boosting Up Your Business

If you have a business and want to boost up its marketplace, there are so many things to consider. If for example you have a resort business, it is best to consider brochure printing to give out to possible clients. Even if you are into accessories, you can also make a brochure showcasing your products. This is only one way of introducing the products or services your business is offering. In this time where competition is prevalent in every business, it is a must that you can create a unique business strategy. My family and relatives back home is into business. Most of them ventured in grocery stores, pharmacy, and other retail market. But my brother in law mentioned before that in the future he wants to have a business resort type. Even a small resort but offers intimate and family-friendly accommodation in a beach-front where families can retreat and relax. When his plan comes to fruition, I can suggest to him about creating a brochure for it. I know it's still kind of blur but who knows one day this plan can come true.