I am a sucker for coupons or any discount coupon codes. I cut coupons on our Sunday paper. I also save coupons that I can find in magazines. Believe it or not, I have save couple of hundreds by using coupons. I use a lot of coupons when buying diapers for Andrea. I use coupons for our daily toiletries and more. When we go grocery shopping, I buy the buy 1 get 1 items.
Anyway, Christmas season is fast approaching and like the previous years, I will be sending personalized Christmas greetings to our family and friends. I am glad that I found Snapfish Coupons and Discounts. This will mean that I can save if I will order our personalized greeting cards with them. Last year, everybody loves our family greeting card. I hope that this year I can find a good picture for our greeting cards.
It is normal for us parents to give Christmas gifts to our kids. Of course, I won't let this holiday season pass without buying something for my little girl. I sometimes, buy online if I find a good deal. I think I am going to look at toys or any gift items at Target. They have awesome deals that are very irresistible. Toys are common gifts for Christmas. The Toy Insider has lists of Best Holiday Toys for 2009. Check it out!
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is considered a yearly American holiday venerating military veterans. And both a state holiday and a federal holiday in all states,Veterans Day is generally celebrated on 11th November. On the other hand, if Veterans Day happens on Sunday then the next Monday is selected for the holiday leave, if Veterans Day happens Saturday then either Friday or Saturday may be so chosen. It is commemorated as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day in other part of the world.Veterans Day is celebrated on 11th November, the anniversary of signing of Armistice that finished World War I. The main hostilities of World War I were properly finished at 11th hour of 11th Day of 11th Month of 1918 with German signing of the Armistice.
To my husband who is one of the many VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS... I just wanna say that I am proud of you!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day
It's mothers day and I am taking this opportunity to thank my beloved Nanang for being a wonderful Mom. Nanang is not perfect but when it comes to being a Mom she is the best! I am proud of her for rearing 9 kids. Despite all the struggles all of us kids are successful in one way or another. Nanang has always been there.... she made sure that we can eat 3 times a day even if it means she has to borrow money or borrow rice. She sent us all to school and she raised us as good Christians and instill in us the value of family. Mom, thank you for everything...I love you.
I would like also to thank my Mom Lori for being a wonderful mother in law. She is not just a mother in law, she treats me as a real daughter and as a best friend. Mom Lori, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for being there all the time for us.
For my two mothers.... this is for you....
To all the mothers that are close to my heart.... I know that being a Mom is a challenge and a tough job .... I am applauding you all and I wish you .....
I would like also to thank my Mom Lori for being a wonderful mother in law. She is not just a mother in law, she treats me as a real daughter and as a best friend. Mom Lori, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for being there all the time for us.
For my two mothers.... this is for you....
To all the mothers that are close to my heart.... I know that being a Mom is a challenge and a tough job .... I am applauding you all and I wish you .....
Friday, May 1, 2009
Labor Day
May 1 is Labor Day in the Philippines. Public offices (and some private offices) are close for this holiday. What instills in my mind when it is Labor Day in the Philippines are the different strikes or rallies in the streets. Different labor groups are marching the street hoping to be heard. Their cry is always the wage increase which is really needed. The endless increase of the prices of the commodities that is essential for daily living makes the ordinary man's earning not enough to support his family. I really can't blame those protesters.
I actually saw a clip of Philippine rallies shown in the HLN News.I hope that these rallies are peaceful.
Happy Labor Day Kabayan!
I actually saw a clip of Philippine rallies shown in the HLN News.I hope that these rallies are peaceful.
Happy Labor Day Kabayan!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Cancelled Easter Get Together
Okay .... I am not happy with this! I was looking forward for our Easter get together but somehow, last night it got cancelled. We were to have a get together this Easter with my friends here but the big problem is the Fil_Am association has its yearly Easter party. We wanted to have our own Easter celebration but for reasons that is not to be discussed (meaning... secret! lol) our get together should be cancelled as it will affect the Fil-Am's celebration.
Oh well... I can't do anything about it anymore. Dan is gonna smoke a turkey for us for our Easter get together but since it is cancelled ... hmmm we will just eat it ourselves.
Oh well... I can't do anything about it anymore. Dan is gonna smoke a turkey for us for our Easter get together but since it is cancelled ... hmmm we will just eat it ourselves.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
April Fool's Day
For me, April Fool's Day doesn't make any sense. Why would you want to play a prank on somebody? I just don't get it... but well... this has been widely celebrated so if you are a victim of some pranks during this day.. then enjoy, afterall this is done for for the sake of having fun.
April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, although not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbors or sending them on fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. Traditionally, in some countries, the jokes only last until noon: like UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, someone who plays a trick after noon is called an "April Fool". Elsewhere, such as in Ireland, France, and the USA, the jokes last all day.
April Fools' Day is observed throughout the Western world. Practices include sending someone on a "fool's errand," looking for things that don't exist; playing pranks; and trying to get people to believe ridiculous things.
The French call April 1 Poisson d'Avril, or "April Fish." French children sometimes tape a picture of a fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying "Poisson d'Avril" when the prank is discovered.
April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, although not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbors or sending them on fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. Traditionally, in some countries, the jokes only last until noon: like UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, someone who plays a trick after noon is called an "April Fool". Elsewhere, such as in Ireland, France, and the USA, the jokes last all day.
April Fools' Day is observed throughout the Western world. Practices include sending someone on a "fool's errand," looking for things that don't exist; playing pranks; and trying to get people to believe ridiculous things.
The French call April 1 Poisson d'Avril, or "April Fish." French children sometimes tape a picture of a fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying "Poisson d'Avril" when the prank is discovered.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a harvest festival. It is a time to give thanks to the harvest and gratitude in general. Today, Thanksgiving is usually held as a gathering of family.
As this day is a day of giving thanks, I am expressing my gratefulness for all the blessings that I have. I am thankful for having a wonderful husband. Life is not easy but life with Dave has been very wonderful. I am thankful for Dave's family who is now my family, for accepting me and treating me like a daughter. I am blessed to have Mom Lori not just as a mother but as a bestfriend too. I am thankful for having Dan. Both Mom and Dan has always been there for us. I am also thankful that I have Dad Bill and Jan. They are both so wonderful to us. I am thankful for Terri and family and John. I may not have seen Mischa all the time, but she is also a blessings to us. I am thankful for all the friends that I have here, they make me feel and they always makes me remind of my roots and where I came from.
I will forever be thankful to my tatay and nanang and the rest of the family. Despite the distance between us, our bond still remains strong. I will always treasure the moments that we shared, the memories that we live by, the teachings, the shaping up our lives during our younger years. I even treasure the hardships that we experienced because it makes me more appreciative of what I have now.
And of course, the most wonderful blessings of my life... my precious little girl, who day by day brings joy and completeness to my life.
Above all, I thank the Almighty Father, for blessing me with two wonderful families. My american and biological family.
Happy thanksgiving everyone.
As this day is a day of giving thanks, I am expressing my gratefulness for all the blessings that I have. I am thankful for having a wonderful husband. Life is not easy but life with Dave has been very wonderful. I am thankful for Dave's family who is now my family, for accepting me and treating me like a daughter. I am blessed to have Mom Lori not just as a mother but as a bestfriend too. I am thankful for having Dan. Both Mom and Dan has always been there for us. I am also thankful that I have Dad Bill and Jan. They are both so wonderful to us. I am thankful for Terri and family and John. I may not have seen Mischa all the time, but she is also a blessings to us. I am thankful for all the friends that I have here, they make me feel and they always makes me remind of my roots and where I came from.
I will forever be thankful to my tatay and nanang and the rest of the family. Despite the distance between us, our bond still remains strong. I will always treasure the moments that we shared, the memories that we live by, the teachings, the shaping up our lives during our younger years. I even treasure the hardships that we experienced because it makes me more appreciative of what I have now.
And of course, the most wonderful blessings of my life... my precious little girl, who day by day brings joy and completeness to my life.
Above all, I thank the Almighty Father, for blessing me with two wonderful families. My american and biological family.
Happy thanksgiving everyone.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Halloween
In the town where I live, Halloween does not exist! In the bigger city, where supermarket and shopping malls are rampant, Halloween is existing. Stores sells halloween customes too but it is not as big as it is here in USA.
I remember when I was working as cashier in a supermarket, my first ever job in Manila that when it is October 31, one of the casual (temporary) employee would dress up as messenger of death and of course it would scare all the kids. The messenger of death will gave candies of which only few kids would go near him. That was the closest celebration of halloween that I can remember.
This is my second halloween here in USA. Last year I was invited by some of my filipino friends to go trick and treating but I did not go with them because I was pregnant then. Today, it is Andrea's first halloween. We will dress her up but no going around for trick and treating because it is cold and she has ear infection.
My funny thoughts, I think that's why there is no halloween celeb in Philippines because we don't have the same pumpkins that we have here and about trick and treating, most people in the philippines couldn't afford the candy bars (which by the way we called chocolates).
Happy Halloween everyone! Enjoy the trick and treating with this cold weather.
I remember when I was working as cashier in a supermarket, my first ever job in Manila that when it is October 31, one of the casual (temporary) employee would dress up as messenger of death and of course it would scare all the kids. The messenger of death will gave candies of which only few kids would go near him. That was the closest celebration of halloween that I can remember.
This is my second halloween here in USA. Last year I was invited by some of my filipino friends to go trick and treating but I did not go with them because I was pregnant then. Today, it is Andrea's first halloween. We will dress her up but no going around for trick and treating because it is cold and she has ear infection.
My funny thoughts, I think that's why there is no halloween celeb in Philippines because we don't have the same pumpkins that we have here and about trick and treating, most people in the philippines couldn't afford the candy bars (which by the way we called chocolates).
Happy Halloween everyone! Enjoy the trick and treating with this cold weather.
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