Pancit

My entry for this week's Food Trip Friday meme is our favorite Chuka Soba Noodles. I love cooking pancit with lots and lots of veggies. The funny thing when I am cooking is that My two little ones always love to eat the carrots and sweet pepper before I even cook them lol..

This is what we have for dinner the other day.

Have fun Food Trippers.

Fashionable Eyeglasses for less

I've been wearing eye glasses for over fifteen years now and the total expense that I've incurred is unbelievable. With the rising cost of exams and eyeglasses, replacing my old eyeglasses really takes its toll on our budget. When I first came to the United States, my husband decided to have my eyes checked because I was having severe headaches while wearing my old eyeglasses. I couldn't believe how much we paid for my prescription glasses, it was over three hundred dollars for a pair. I almost fainted when I saw the bill because it was much higher than I expected.

When I started blogging, I found out about discount eyeglasses through posts written by other bloggers. When I first read about it, I was reluctant to believe such a deal was possible, so I checked out the website. I was amazed that Zenni Optical was able to sell prescription eye glasses at such an affordable price considering the level of quality. In the midst of our nation's economic recession, it is great to know that there are places like zennioptical.com where you can buy single vision eyeglasses for only 8 dollars. Not only will I save more money on my eyeglasses, I will also save time and energy by shopping from the safety and security of my own home.

CD annuity rates

Investing money in a flexible fund is very risky, especially during the current economic situation of our great nation. To provide a bit more security, we are looking at CD annuity rates at Annuity Investment Group to see if we can find a decent rate of return to counter some of the loss that we endured from our stocks and mutual funds. In the past year, we've watched our investments suffer significant losses. This is especially disheartening when some of those investments are for our children's future. My husband still maintains his strong faith in a rebound and wants to invest more now than ever. I want to share in my husband's optimism about investing but I can't help but feel disappointment every time I look at our investment portfolios. The options offered by the Annuity Investment Group would be a welcome addition to our portfolio. Their selection of annuities includes fixed, split, CD, and immediate annuity. One advantage of browsing their website is that you can see all of the lists of the companies and the features and rates they offer. To understand annuities better, you can request a free report on the misconception of the annuities by providing your email address to them. You can also use their annuity calculator to calculate the amount of investment that you are planning to make.

Inalco ceramica tiles

For a couple of months now, my husband keeps browsing on the lists of the properties for sale in Ohio where he wants us to relocate after his retirement. He found this four bedroom house with a big back and front yard and he said that it will be great for us to live. What attracts him the most is the Inalco ceramica tiles that the builder have used when they constructed the house. I like the house and its location but I am not really excited to relocate again because I have established friendship already to some of the people where we bought our current home. Sometimes I feel bad that I don't share much excitement to my husband's plan. When my husband plan for something, he really does not want to stop until he realized that goal. But anyhow, if you are looking for quality tiles for your flooring needs, Lazer marble and Granite Corporation has a lot of selection for it in a very competitive pricing. They have different variety of designs, format, and pattern to choose from. For over 20 years in flooring business, they have established their reputation very well to their clienteles. So please check out the website for your flooring needs!

What You May Not Know About Breast Cancer

I haven't had my mammogram check for two years now and I am getting anxious about it. I will do it as soon as possible when we go back to the mainland. Here's a good article from qualityhealth.com about breast cancer.

You check for lumps on your own, dutifully visit the gynecologist, and never forget to schedule a mammogram. But do you know as much aboutbreast cancer as you could…or should?.

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Save Money with Online Coupons

If you travel a lot and need some saving coupons for your hotel accomodation, visit ezcouponsearch.com because you can find good deals such as Marriott Coupons and other hotel accomodation savings. My husband will be taking his TAP class again in the a couple of months and we are hoping that we could get some saving codes online that he could use for his next travel. EZ Copun Search also have tons of online coupons that you can use for your shopping spree. Saving some money during economic crunch can be very helpful with our budgets. Coupons help me and my family save money with our grocery shopping and other shopping for clothing and other stuff that we need. We also use coupon codes or discount for major purchases like electronic products. EZCouponSearch.com is an Easy Coupon Search where you can find great deals from your favorite stores like Amazon, Babies R Us, Expedia, Macy's Marriot, Overstock, Sears, Wallgreens and other merchants online. I love deals like free shipping, 15% discounts, or 50% cash back for all purchase. Those are some big savings that you could get, just browse their robust list of ecoupons and I am sure that you will find what you are looking for to save money. So visit ezcouponsearch.com before you go on shopping. After all, all of us need a little savings with our shopping right?

Table Linens for Weddings

If you are a wedding planner or an event coordinator and need some table linens to be used to the reception, Razatrade has it covered for you. They offer table linens for weddings that are affordable but very high quality. If you want to impress or exceed your client's expectations, the table linens that you can find at Razatrade is the right choice. They have table lines that ranges from table cloth to organza and satin chair sashes. Also available on their selection is banquet and folding chair covers, table overlays and runners, table cloth and napkins, and other accessories. The presentation of the reception area of the main even is vital to the impression that you will get from your clients. Your client will be proud if their family and friends love how you arranged the place and make it presentably elegant. You can make even the simplest chairs and tables look elegant if you use a hugh quality linens that will cover the it simple look. It is just a matter of where you get the materials that you will use and how you present it. If you want to stick to a budget but don't want to compromise the quality of the table linens, Razatrade is the best place to buy it.

The Sweetness of Summer

Hey guys, here are some sweet summer dessert from nubella.com. My daughter and I made some fruit salad yesterday and the container is almost empty now hehehe. we loved it!

Summer may nearly be over, but that doesn't mean it's too late to enjoy some of the season's best cuisine—especially the desserts! Glazed Grilled Peaches can be prepared right on the barbecue, while Minted Fruit Salad or Key Lime Pie make a refreshing end to any meal.

Customized Flash Drive

We are having a problem with our computer lately and I am trying to save some of our pictures in discs. It is time consuming and I don't have a disc that could hold up a good volume. I browse online for a USB drive that I could use to store those precious photographs and I came across flashdealer.com. Flash Dealer offers Promotional Jump Drive that are customized. They have so many designs to choose from and I like their selection.

They also offer Promotional Flash Drive that is loaded with cool features. Customized flash drives is great in promoting your product and services because you can actually design it with the company's logo and they are so convenient to carry anywhere you go. Imagine how easy it is to promote your business using theis tiny gadget compared to a scenario of carrying all the promotional items.

You can also find a Promotional USB Drive where you can store all your important documents which is exactly what I need. Right now, I am in a panic that our computer will crash and I still have to order a USB where I could store all of our data. I am just glad that flashdrive.com offers a worldwide shipping. Visit the site and browse for their selection of hard drive, digital picture frames, and many other products.

Inspirational

My new blog Our Clan's Marveling has been featured as an inspirational website twice already and I am glad and grateful that there are people who find my life's experiences inspiring. The first person who featured my new site as inspirational is Ate Jen of Seiko's Diary. Ate Jen is a loving wife and Mom to her four beautiful darlings. What I like about Ate Jen is her humble personality and kindness. She also has a passionate heart towards others. She is one of those people who made a generous donation for my sister in law when my brother died. Thanks a lot Ate Jen. The next person I want to thank for featuring my blog is the author of and my favorite meme during Fridays, the . Thank you so much Chris for your friendship and for sharing us about your life and your wonderful kids Toby and Kyla. Please visit their websites too guys. I assure you,. it is worth visiting! and

Taking a Nap on a Leather Bed

A comfortable bed is essential for a person to get the quality rest needed for health and overall well-being. Many studies have been conducted in recent years about the health risks associated with the lack of quality sleep. A key component in obtaining quality rest is your bed. Let's face it, if you can't get comfortable in your own bed, you just aren't going to get the type of quality rest needed for optimum health. I'm sure you've seen some of the therapeutic beds on the market that provide all of the functional characteristics you need but simply lack stylish design. Just because a bed is designed with comfort in mind, it doesn't mean that it can't look awesome too. For example, the leather beds at time4sleep.co.uk are as beautiful and stylish as they are functional. I really like this Prado Bed Frame pictured above. It's sleek and stylish like contemporary but has a hint of traditional charm to add a touch of warmth to my bedroom. This bed is just one of many stylish beds to choose from at time4sleep.co.uk. I would like to take a nap in a leather bed and see how it feels like.

Science Fiction 3D Animation Monster Inc

The theme for this week's Tuesday's couch potatoes meme is Science Fiction 3D Animation. This is my second entry for this exciting meme authored by Kikams of Just about Anything. If you want to join us, just click on the badge below.

Have you seen the funny, entertaining and visually inventive movie called Monster Inc? According to Animation and Web Design Resources, this movie was the number fourth most expensive 3d Animated Movie Ever. It is a computer animated film that captured the hearts of fans and critics everywhere. It is "visually dazzling, action-packed and hilarious" movie that our children watch over and over again. John Goodman stars as the lovable James P. Sullivan (Sulley) and Billy Crystal as his wise cracking best friend, Mike Wazowski.

The top scarer Sulley and his enthusiastic scarer assistant Mike work at Monster Inc., the largest scream processing factory in mostropolis. The main power source of the monster world is the collected screams of human children. Monster believe children are dangerous and toxic, however, and they are scared silly when a little girl wanders into their world. Sulley and Mike do their best to return the girl's home, but they face monstrous intrigue and some hilarious misadventures along the way. The little girl whom they called BO looks like my daughter in this picture hehehe. Monster Inc. is a supremely clever, fun for kids and adults alike, we watches it with our two kids and we always have fun watching it. They are actually watching it right now that is why EJ is looking the other way instead of facing the camera lol.. Have a great Tuesday couch potatoes!

Best 10 Web Hosting Sites

As I was visiting other friends' blog yesterday, I came across to one blog that is talking about transferring to a new web host because she wants a better one than what she has right now. Finding the best web hosts is a little bit tricky because there are a lot of providers out there that says that they are the best. But how can you tell if the are the best or not? With the help of some professional in web hosting, you would be able to find one that will suit your need. TProfessionals like WPDesigner help webmasters like me to pick some of the best web host providers through their evaluation. They rate the trusted top ten lists of web hosts based on the provider's credibility and the reputation. One of the web host that they evaluate is GoDaddy where my husband purchased his two domains recently. It really helps a lot when you look at the reviews made by experts like WPDesigner because you will see the features and prices offered by the web host providers. So if you guys need a new webhost for your website, visit the above mentioned website to help you decide which one is the best for you.

How the Recession Hurts Your Relationship

Is the economic recession affecting your relationship? My husband and I agreed that when it comes to financial, nothing is more important than to deal it with open mind and self discipline. We can't control the recession but we can control ourselves from spending too much. We have to prioritize which needs to be paid off first and not to bu things that we really don't need! The article below from qualityhealth.com might help you.

The current financial climate has many of us focusing on retirement plans, stock portfolios, and savings accounts. But have you considered how the recession has affected your relationship? If not, you may want to. Studies show that the economy is having an ill effect on many couples.

California property appraisers

Golden State Appraisals, Inc., is a leading property appraisal firm in California. They have a team california property appraisers that could help you asses the value of your property through analytic discipline to ensure that your property is being appraised in the right manner. My husband has been looking through the properties online. He really want us to move somewhere where his retirement pay would not be taxed. Just in case we have to push through with his plans, we will need a company like Golden State Appraisal to have our home appraised so that we will have an idea on the price of our home when we put it in the market for sale. I am not sure about our future plan but if it is for the good of the family, I will go for it. An appraisal firm like Golden State Appraisal can help home owners like us to make a sound decision when selling or purchasing a house because they do a thorough valuation of the property based on their knowledge and expertise. They offer valuation and consulting services both for residential and commercial properties in an affordable rates. Please visit the site if you even need an appraisal services for your property.

Promoting your Business

Most businesses use imprinted promotional product for giveaways to existing and prospective clients. It is one effective way in reaching out to your customers, some give it away as an appreciation of their loyalty and some uses it when they are promoting a new product or services. When I got done writing with my thesis six years ago, I ordered an imprinted mugs to one of my friends who personally made customized mugs. I gave it to the people who helped me finish my book. The design of the mug was a picture of me and my husband in it. I just thought that it was a good pick of product to say thank you to my friends.

The most common promotional items are customized pens and promotional key chain because they are less expensive compared to other product. Choosing the right kind of promotional item will greatly help your product to reach out to its target customers. You have to make sure that the design of the promotional product will speak of what the company is all about. Imprinted.com offer a variety of products in promoting your business such as hats and caps, bags and totes, cups and mugs, carabiners and key chains, stress and gadgets and a lot more products to choose from.

Thank you very much for your prayers!

Hello friends, I apologized if I wasn't able to peek at your blogs for a couple of days. We just had a little bit chaotic over here with my husband's medical condition. He will be having a follow up check up tomorrow and hopefully they will be able to tell us what went wrong and what caused my husband's inability to breath yesterday. He was literally in tears yesterday when he told me that he was having a heart attack. Thanks be to God, it wasn't really a HA. He posted an update about it at his blog. Because of what I have experienced with my late father and brother, this kind of situation is making me so paranoid. A lot of worse case scenario was going through my head. I thanked God for protecting my husband. From the bottom of my heart guys, THANK YOU so much for your prayers!

The Clear Choice for Lasik

Every time my husband I goes somewhere, that is the only time that I wear my eyeglasses. I just need it when I want to see from far far distances which my naked eyes can not see anymore. When I was in the Philippines, I have tried to use a contact lens but I got tired of using it so I quit and went back on using my eyeglasses again. My husband told me that it will be good if could have a lasik surgery so that I won't have to use my eyeglasses anymore. The problem is that our insurance won't cover such operation so we put the plan aside. If anyone of you is looking for a place where you can get a safe lasik surgery, lasik surgeon in Salt Lake City can perform it for you. They have a new blade-free lasik technology at David Vision Eye Center. Having the most advanced laser technology, you are ensure of a painless and safe surgery. They uses Wave Scan which produces 3D mapping of a patient's eye to identify the problem of your eye. I love their articles about common eye problems especially the cataract because my family has a genetic problem with it.

Why Alcohol Affects Women More Than Men

My classmates in masteral used to invite me during their night out but I only joined them twice. I did not get drunk though coz I was scared that I might get wasted after and will do things that will go beyond my control. Do you drink too?

A group of men and women go out for a few drinks after work. By evening's end, even though they've consumed the same amount of alcohol, the women are acting giddy and silly, while the men don't have much more than a buzz. Sure, many women have small frames so they can't process alcohol as quickly as men, but the reasons women get drunker quicker go deeper than that.

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Come and Visit the Eco-Friendly Switzerland

If I will be given a chance to travel the world, one of the places that I really want to see is Switzerland. I have seen this country on the Discovery channel on TV only and I am amazed how sustainable Switzerland is. It's said that it is one of the most environmental-friendly countries in the world. Just like in the States, Switzerland also charges fees for their water and waste management services which help constituents to be aware of their social and environmental responsibilities. Traveling in Switzerland is easier with their train travel system which is very accessible to the public. You can also explore the beauty of nature by riding your bicycle because it is a bike-friendly nation. Just look at the picture below, it is a tranquil and enchanting village of simple rustic pleasure.

Switzerland has abundant source of organic products which greatly help them realized their "Green" goal for a sustainable country. And because of their main goal of being eco-friendly, most of their hotels and resort are also eco-friendly. How I wish that the country where I came from would also apply this kind of laws in order for the Filipinos to enjoy the beauty of the mother nature more.

Dinner is Served

Here are some quick and easy dinner recipes from nubella.com. Wanna try it?

At the end of a long day, who has time to deal with a long list of ingredients and a sink full of dirty pots and pans? Fortunately, with recipes for Easy BBQ Pork Chops, Simple Zucchini Quiche, and Quick Beef Bake, you can prepare a pain-free dinner without sacrificing quality.

Fashionista

Looking at the Women’s Clothing Catalogues at Simply Be website, it reminds me of the upcoming Navy Ball this year. It will be held in a very nice hotel in town and it also calls for a nice outfit of course. My husband and I have not decided yet if we are going to attend or not. But anyhow, back to the topic of this post, I found a lot of elegant dresses and other fashion clothing at the above mentioned online store. I love this lace trim jersey corset top because it has a flattering neckline and cap sleeve. It will be great for night time occasion to wear. I also like the fact that the price is fair and reasonable.Simply Be offers a large selection of clothing and accessories that a fashionista could ever find. They have coats and jackets, dresses, jeans, maternity clothes, skirts, tops, trousers and shorts. They also love sports and swimwear, lingerie, footwear, electrical, home and garden products, and other accessories. There is a great selection of plus size clothing to choose from. You can find designer brands for a very competitive price. So ladies if you are planning to re-stock your wardrobe, visit simplybe.co.uk because they have a huge collection for you!

Little by Little... on paying off our debts

Some of you might have read the post I made on my other blog about blogging..debts...life.... where I I talked about our goal of paying off our debts before my husband retires. I am so happy that I have learned how to blog and write paid reviews on products and services because it does help us a little bit on our finances especially on settling our debts. It also help us when my brother died, the pocket money we used for our trip was from blogging. How about you, what did you do with your blogging earning?

Well, maybe you'll be encouraged to join us in writing reviews if I tell you that we have paid off another credit card yesterday. This time around, it wasn't my blogging earning but my husband's blog earning. I am so glad that we paid this off ($2,200.00) because its annual percentage rate is 9.9% variable. By paying it off, we can save $19 every month now. One down and two more to go (So you see, we are very rich.... in DEBTS! lol). The last two credit cards has a low APR with 3.99%, we can manage to pay it off little by little.For the advertisers out there, thanks a lot for giving SAHMs the chance to earn some income while at home. If you want my services on writing review, just please contact me okay. I need more tasks to subsidize my younger sister's college needs. And once again, I invite all of you to earn a little bit of cash while you enjoy what you are already doing in bloging. Here are the list of sites that you can join.

Copper and Brass Lanterns

When it comes to light and fixtures in our home, my husband is very picky. When we were buying our furniture, appliances and lighting fixtures in our house, I get frustrated because if he can't find exactly what he really wanted, we can not buy anything. We changed all the lighting fixtures in our home because the former owner has the old style of lighting. He wanted to have a Copper & Brass Lanterns for the front porch, so we spent a couple of trips to different stores before we found the kind of product that he wanted.

If you are like my husband who like high end lights and lanterns, go to capecodweathervanecompany.com. Cape Cod Weathervane Company has beautiful selection of chandeliers, lanterns, ceiling lights, and wall sconce. They also sell mounts and hardware, weather instruments, cupolas, fnials, door knockers, copper planters, address plaques, wall art, copper mailboxes, rain chains, wind chimes and many many more. I love their selection of wall sconce, it will make your home so elegant with it. I also love their collection of door knockers, I specifically love this anchor dor knocker. I think I will consider purchasing one because it speaks of my husband's service to the governement with this product! What do you think?

"Heart Attack"

After we ate breakfast today, my husband decided to check out our mail at the post office with our kids while I was busy filing our papers. When they came back, he decided to wash the car and drove the kids to the car wash inside the base. After that, when he came home he said "Please get the kids at the car hon, I think I am having a heart attack!" He was walking like he was gonna fall. I froze, "should I get the kids or assist my husband?" But it was so hot outside so I ran out to the car and get our kids. When we came back inside the house, he was talking to the doctor and he did not look too good. He went to the hospital inside the base to meet the doctor. I am scared to death in here waiting for him. I called after 30 minutes or so, no answer, I called again after an hour, still no answer. So I decided to go in the hospital and check on him but he wasn't there. Can you imagine how terrified I am? My knees are shaking and my heart is thumping so hard. When I came back home, the doctor left me a message, so I called back. He said that my husband is in Samsung Hospital (out of town hospital). He said that my husband is still in a lot of pain but a little bit better. He will be having a CT scan and find out what is happening to him. I am asking your sincere prayer, please help me pray for my husband... I won't be able to take this if something happen to him. Lord, I know that You are there always when we need You! Please don't let anything bad happen to my husband. Not him please?! I trust in you Lord!

House Plans and More

In our family, my husband is a planner and I am the executor. He loves planning way ahead of time and I like it about him. Before I migrated to the "Land of the Free", my husband and I purchased a 200 square meter lot in the Philippines. We are planning to build a house a there for my Mom as soon as we save some money. When we came to visit last June, we've seen this gorgeous house in Legazpi and my husband took a picture of it. He said that he is going to make it a model when we build out own.While I was browsing for home plans online, the newly redesigned HDA, Inc website popped out. They have a lot of plans for sale, with great designs and styles. Their architectural styles include Georgian house plans, log cabin plans, rustic home plans, modern house plans, country french home plans, and many many more to choose from. Their user-friendly website is very easy to navigate so finding the plan that you want is never a problem. You can narrow down your search by clicking the featured home plans and signature home series plans. You can also use their helpful tools like cost estimator, residential estimating software, and builder's advantage program. One of their luxury dream home plans that I really love is this Southern Style Mansion. Look how grand it is!

Beef Stew

When my daughter attended the Bible Study on the first week of this month, she caught a cold. Her brother got it top after a day or two and them me and my husband got a cold eventually. so I decided to make some beef stew.

This is my second time of joining the Food Trip Friday. My entry for this week is my own version of beef stew. Take note, the orange is not part of the ingredients hehehe, I just want to be a little creative when I am cooking. These are the available ingredients I could find in our fridge. I also added frozen veggies (beans, peas, corn, and lima beans). I usually put beef broth in it but I did not have at the moment so I just use plain water. It still taste good though with it. I used whole tomatoes in can for more flavor.

I used the beef roast meat because it is a lot tender than the regular cut ones.

Aloha Web Design

I love everything tropical and I believe there is nothing quite like the beauty and majesty of the Hawaiian Islands. If you're into tropical themes and you'd like to bring the beauty to your website, check out Hawaii Web Design. One Wave Designs specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Marketing with a focus on original ideas and photography brought together as functional eye candy. Whether you're in Hawaii, on the east coast, or anywhere in between, they have a web design solution for you.

The Goodness of Garlic

Here are some recipes for garlic lovers from nubella.com. Korean people love garlic and onion. One of our friends jokingly said that if the garlic and onion will vanish in the world, Korean's will slowly die (no offense.... just a joke). Me on the other side, is not very fond of garlic!

If you're looking to add zest to your dishes, garlic is the way to go. Not only does it taste great; it may also help protect against some serious diseases. For your next meal, cook up some Swordfish with Garlic or Grilled Garlic Sirloin with a side of Spinach with Almonds and Garlic.

Birthday Celebrants

When I started blogging, for a couple of days I was bummed out that nobody visited my blog and read it. And then Malou told me to visit other blogs that were under her blogroll, so that's what I did. For every blog that I visit, I made sure that read and post a comment to the topics that I like. I love receiving comments so I started visiting those that I always saw commenting and one of the famous on the list is my Manang Dhemz. My first comment I made on her blog is about her paid post of a food contest because her post was chosen the best by the advertiser among others. I also congratulated her about her newly acquired Page Rank from Google (do you remember it manang?) From then on, our friendship have bloomed and now becomes like a sisterhood. I knew from the very beginning that Dhemz is a very humble and down-to-earth person. She has compassion towards other people and have a huge heart. I am so touched when she told me that I am like her sister that she n4ever had. Thank you so much for being my younger sissy Manang. Please help me great the "Ms. Congeniality" in the blogland on her very special day. Happy birthday Manang ko!

When I landed on Pchi's blog, I admired her so much on how she depicts the reality of politics in the Philippines. At her young mind, she is very profound in expressing her opinions. Since then, I became a regular reader of her blog and commenter as well. She used to just focus on writing about politics but I am glad that she incorporated it with personal stuff which made me know her a little bit more. Pchi is also celebrating her birthday on the 26th of this month so Happy birthday!

Another celebrant for this month (28th) is my friend Karen. Me, her and Jane call each other buds. When it comes to craziness, seriousness, and all the words with ness, we are the team - the partners in crime lol. I am slo her daughter's godmommy during her baptism. We left karen in Divine Word, I migrated and Jane transferred to a university school. We miss you so much Buds Ka! Next celebrant to the list is my friend Haide. She was my classmate in College and my usual companion after that. She also took some units for her masters with me. When Haide first met me, she said that she did not like me because I look so suplada lol. But later on she found out that "mabait daw" pala ako nyahahaha.

And the last two especial people who also celebrate their birthdays this month are my sisters Becka and Lyn. I love and miss you guys! May God bless you and always take care of you and your family. Good luck on your pregnancy Lyn!