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My mother-in-law passed away two months ago from cancer. It was a terrible blow in the family as we never saw it coming. She was given six months to live when she was diagnosed but she left us just less than a month after the diagnosis.

We know that she is happy where she is now and she has nothing to think about anymore as all her kids are established already and all have good jobs. But then I realized that it would really be difficult if it happened to a mother who would leave behind her kids who are young and with no one else to take care of them. That is why I decided that my husband and I should really work hard to secure the future of our kids so no matter what happens to us, they will be covered.

One way to secure our kids’ future is by doing investment like investing in gold bullion. I visited the site of United States Gold Bureau and I learned that gold is a very good form of investment as its value appreciate in time. It is also easily converted to cash as gold is a universally accepted tangible asset.

Securing for our children’s future is always at our top priority and I am sure investing in gold is one way to accomplish this goal.

I received an email from my friend Alpha and she forwarded me the link for some of the pictures taken by his husband during Jacobo’s Baptism. Here are some of them:


I was really so happy because the pictures are so alive and he was really able to capture all the special moments of the event. Finally, I have found a good photographer to cover all of my family’s special events. He should really make this as a profession and he should order post card printing from Print Direct for Less so he can start promoting his services as he really has the talent and an eye for photography.

Jojo is still starting up and he covered Jacobo’s Baptism so he can gather pictures for his portfolio. I am definitely going to get him for our future events and I will not think twice in recommending him to our friends.

Alpha promised to mail to me the CD containing pictures of the events and I can’t wait to get it so I can share it with our friends and relatives. Thanks again Jojo and Alpha for being our official photographer for Jacobo's Baptism.

Almost every meeting, our IT manager has been discussing about budget cuts and is always seeking for the help of all IT professionals to think of ideas on how to save money to address the challenges brought about by budget cuts.

The Information Technology world is complicated as it is as there are a lot of risks and technical problems that might be encountered along the way in the completion of a project. Any delay in the project translates to a lost in the organization and with the tightening of the budget, such lost can not be tolerated by the management.

That is why the software estimation tool of SEER Galorath can be a big help in the success of an IT project as it accurately predicts risks, problems, schedule and costs to successfully deliver a very complex IT project. With an accurate data about the cost and schedule, the IT managers can properly manage and oversee the project development lifecycle.

SEER Galorath has a lot of other products like their should cost modeling tool and a host of other products that can help a company estimate, analyze, plan and control a project.

There is only one Earth that we can live in and so with the worsening effects of Global warming, we can’t just take this sitting down as we, the people who lives in Earth, should do our part in conserving the environment.

And that is the aim of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Most companies are aiming to get an LEED EB Certification as it means that their building design and construction pass the standards of US Green Building Council which promotes green sustainability among buildings and constructions.

One of the ways to achieve this certification is to conserve energy and that is where Servidyne will come into picture. Servidyne can help company implement solutions to help them cut energy consumption which translates to savings for the company.

With Servidyne, companies are not only lowering their operational cost, but they are also doing their part in saving the environment.

Because of the effect of the global recession, a lot of companies are going down the drain and is in the brink of closure. That is why those who manage to stay up despite the effects of this economic crisis should really be careful and should take all the precautionary measures to save the company.

One way that our company thought to safeguard the finances of the organization is to get a software estimation tool from SEER Galorath. With the help of their software estimation tool, our company can accurately tell in advance the schedule, the cost, and the resources needed for the completion of a particular project. Since the software can accurately determine these variables, the company holds reliable information with regards to the schedule and the budget so no time and money will be wasted, thus giving the company a better output.

SEER Galorath have other products also like their should cost modeling which can help the company determine the cost of any product based upon a lot of factors such as the raw materials, labor and other overhead costs thus giving the organization a much better costing on their product which translates to better sales.

Check out SEER Galorath as they really can provide the tools to help companies survive the challenges brought about by the global economic recession.

I initially plan to book for an overnight stay in one of the hotels in Ortigas area for August 21-22 so we will just be near the church and reception venue for Jacobo’s Christening. So it came to my mind that I can check out hotel memberships instead of booking for an overnight stay and just use the free accommodation that goes with the membership. It is a little expensive by a few thousand bucks to get a hotel membership than to book a room but at least we get to enjoy the perks of being a hotel member for a year.

So I asked around for recommended hotel membership packages and my kumareng Peachy gave me this information about The Linden Suites Swiss-belhotel Executive Card.

The membership costs P6,800 for one year of membership and it comes with the following membership benefits:

• One (1) night complimentary overnight stay in a Two Bedroom Premier Suite. Inclusive of Buffet breakfast for two persons. Voucher is transferable and has to be presented upon check-in. Not valid on New Year’s Eve, for corporate meetings or conventions. Maximum of two (2) adults and two (2) children below 12 years old, extra person at prevailing hotel rate.
• Two (2) vouchers for an overnight stay in an Executive Room at the rate of Php3,200 net per voucher with buffet breakfast for two persons. Maximum of two (2) adults and two (2) children below 12 years old, extra person at prevailing hotel rate. Transferable.
• Two (2) vouchers for an overnight stay in a Studio Suite with buffet breakfast for two (2) persons at the rate of Php3,500 net per voucher. Maximum of two (2) adults and two (2) children below 12 years old, extra person at prevailing hotel rate. Transferable.
• Two (2) vouchers for an overnight stay in a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite with buffet breakfast for two persons at the rate of Php4,000 net per voucher. Maximum of two (2) adults and two (2) children below 12 years old, extra person at prevailing hotel rate. Transferable.
• Two (2) vouchers for an overnight stay in a Two Bedroom Executive Suite/Family room with buffet breakfast for four (4) persons at the rate of Php7,000 net per voucher. Transferable.
• Two (2) Upgrade vouchers to a Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite. Room accommodation only. Not valid during holidays. Transferable.
• Four (4) Upgrade vouchers to a Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite for an additional fee of Php1,500 net.
• Two (2) Sunday Stay vouchers for an overnight stay in a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite at a special rate of P 2,500 net per voucher. Room accommodation only. Transferable.
• Two (2) Sunday Stay vouchers for an overnight stay in a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite at the rate of Php3,000 net per voucher with buffet breakfast for two persons. Transferable.
• A 20% dining discount on F&B total bill at the Hotel’s restaurant except during Happy Hour period. The same dining discount applies whether card member is alone or with another guest/s. Card is not transferable.
• A 10% discount on banquet functions with a minimum booking of Php20,000.
• Four (4) vouchers for a free trial for two persons of the Health Club and swimming pool facilities. Transferable.
• A 10% discount on membership fee of the Health Club. Not valid on promo rates.
• A 20% discount at the Business Center.
• A 10% discount on Laundry Services.
• A free membership card for every ten (10) memberships purchased by a client with one payment.

I agree that we can never get away with accidents and if ever we encounter accidents, especially automobile accidents, it is very important that we get good representation so that we can win the case and get a claim for whatever accidents we have encountered. Thanks for sharing information about Fuicelli & Lee P.C., as a good denver accident lawyer with solid background, good education and years of experience is really important in winning a case.

One of the things that I am looking forward to next week will be my last hoorah, my last adventure before I go back to work. Since Jacobo is just two months old, we can’t go anywhere far. So even if I wanted an overnight stay in one of the nice resorts in Batangas, I don’t think it will be possible since Jacobo is still too young for long distance travel like that.

So our solution: a quick weekend getaway to one of the hotels here in the city. We have done this a number of time before when I was still pregnant with Jacobo since I can’t travel too because I was advised to have a bed rest and every time, it was always a fun adventure for us.

So for the long weekend of August 28-29, we booked an overnight stay at Sofitel. For sure B will not pass the opportunity in enjoying the nice pool of the hotel. Good thing they have a kiddie pool so hubby and I will not be forced to swim as B can enjoy the pool on her own. But if I am not 15 pounds heavier, I would definitely take a dip too. (But I am actually trying out apidexin and hopefully it will work miracles for me to help me shed off my excess fat and I will be back in my pre-pregnancy weight in no time).

The overnight stay that we got was actually a complimentary stay since I just signed up for a one year membership to Advantage Plus and Sofitel is one of their accredited hotels. The membership even comes with 50% discount every time we dine it at Spiral so we are really looking forward to it.

I was just browsing my friend’s pictures when they went there a couple of months ago and I can’t help but be excited for our stay there next weekend.

I was having a little chat with my friend last night. She told me that she and her husband will be celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary and they want to go out of town but they only have limited budget. And so, she asked me for suggestions regarding the best places where they can go with their budget.

I told her that I will just send her the information through email so that she will be able to view the various quotations of the different places that I suggested. Of course she thanked me for that but before she hang up the phone, she also asked me if it would be a good idea if she will give gold coins for her hubby as a gift.

I thought of her plan for a while and then I said yes. I told her that it wouldn’t just serve as a gift but rather a great investment for their family. And that’s where our conversation ends.

I love Artscow photo books. In fact I already ordered two 8x8 photo books from them. If only I have a lot of time in my hands, I would have created more photo books and I will still send it to Artscow for printing.

And now they are launching their new size for photo books, the 4” x 4” pocket-size professionally bound book which is available at an unbelievable trial price of $3.99 which includes free shipping already.

This new photo books have upgraded features like:

• Super Thick Card Stock
• Full Spread Page Layout
• Hardcover Custom Cover

To avail of this promo, just use the following promo code:

Coupon Code: ZVXXJ8A
Expiration: August 20, 2010

Digital cameras are not cheap and it costs us our hard earned money. Of course even if we want to protect it, the reason why we bought it is to capture moments especially when we are out or when traveling so we always bring it with us everywhere we go.

And so to protect our gadgets, we need a good camera case to protect our gadgets like digital cameras from bumps and bruises and a perfect tool for that is a digital camera case. And just the perfect timing since Artscow is having a promo now for their personalized digital camera case. For only $5.99, you can customized your own camera case and this includes free shipping already.

To avail of this promo, just use the following product code:

Coupon Code: CAMPROCASE
Expiration: August 25, 2010

I am not getting any younger and my family is growing now that we have Jacobo. This made me realize that hubby and I should start saving up for the future of our kids just in case anything happens to us.

That is why we have asked around and our friends suggested investing in precious metals like silver, platinum and gold in the form of gold coin, ingots or bullion. I have been reading the site of United States Gold Bureau and I have learned a lot about precious metal investments. Such as precious metals is a very good investment since it doesn’t depreciate in time and so it is a good way to preserve one’s wealth and asset. It is also universally accepted so it can be easily sold and converted to cash. Storage is also not a problem as it can be stored in local banks or even at home in a safety deposit box.

I am sure investing in precious metals like gold, silver and platinum will really be a wise decision for us.

Are you a PLDT subscriber? Then this promo from SM that they are offering to all SM Advantage Card holders will be perfect for your.

The PLDT Telerewards. You can instantly earn 25 bonus points upon registration and you will earn SM Advantage points every time you make calls and pay your bills.

For more information, you can check out the site of SM Advantage card.

Oh my gosh, it is already 4 PM and is B coming home anytime soon and I still have tons of things to finish. I know I shouldn’t have signed in to Twitter because I spent a good one hour or two there chatting with my friends about one of the things most of us are addicted with, what else but bags. LOL.

So I better get back to work again as I don’t want to cram later and I don’t think I will still have the energy to work until the wee hours of the morning again.

Are you looking for new investments? Because of the effects of the economic recession, they are saying that it is not a good time to invest in real estate and instead finance experts are suggesting that it is best to invest in hard assets such as precious metals. Precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum which are available either as coins or as a bullion are good form of investments because of several reasons:

1. It doesn’t depreciate in time.
2. Is universally accepted so it can be easily converted to cash.
3. It can be stored easily in a local bank or safety deposit box at home.

That is why I have been visiting the site of United States Gold Bureau to get more information, tips, and news in investing in these precious metals. And if ever I decided to proceed with my investment, their hard asset professionals will always be ready to assist me with my investment.

My kumareng Peachy and I are waiting for Cebu Pacific promo as we are wishing that we will be able to get a discounted airfare to Hong Kong this December so we can celebrate the holiday season there. But I think it is impossible to get a promo as December is a peak month.

But if you are eyeing other destinations that you can visit anytime from October to November, then this Cebu Pacific promo is right for you.

Cebu Pacific is having a promo and the booking period is until August 14, 2010 or until seats last and is valid for travel from October 1 to November 30, 2010 for their Manila to Osaka, Manila to Seoul (Incheon), Cebu to Seoul and Cebu to Busan route. The Manila to Osaka route can be booked for a very low ‘Go’ fare rate of only P3,999, while the Manila to Seoul (Incheon), Cebu to Seoul and Cebu to Busan seats are up for grabs for the ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of P2,899.

This is part of what used to be the garden in the house of my husband in Bicol. When they were still living there and mama is still alive, this space is filled with trees, plants and flowers as mama loves to plant flowers and trees as she feels relax and at peace every time she sees her plants and flowers.

Now that mama is gone, her kids wants to renovate their house and once again plant trees and flowers in the garden as they know that it will make mama happy. Mama has a green thumb, so everything that she touches turn into life but I think none of her kids has a green thumb like her. Maybe they can use hydroponic systems instead. LOL.

My husband and his siblings really missed mama so much so they are really doing things which they think will make mama happy. I am glad that hubby is making himself busy in doing these things for mama as at least it is his therapy to help him heal and fill the void that is missing in his life.

I was browsing the shows on TV and I was able to catch the show “Split Ends.” It is so fun to watch the stylist as they battle it out to be the best big winner of the show and win fabulous prizes aside from the fact that it will be a big help for them to launch their career as a hair stylist.

But for those who want to penetrate the fashion and beauty industry as a hair stylist, they don’t have to join the show and go through all the stress of competition as all they have to do is enroll in beauty school in Wichita, one of the branches of Regency Beauty Institute.

Regency Beauty Institute is one of the fastest growing beauty institutes. From just two campuses back in 2002, they now have 30 campuses in nine states. The campuses of Regency Beauty Institute are like up scale salons so their students will really get the best hands-on training. And what is best about their school is that they have connections with salons, cruise ships and even runway so they can help their students get a job after the training.

Because August is Breastfeeding month, the Medela House is offering some promos for some of their products. Here is the list:

1. Freestyle hands free breastpump (the pump that fits in the palm of your hand!) with a free Harmony manual pump (the only 2-phase manual pump in the market!) and a Cycles/Cradle gift bag at the promo price of Php 28,000. A good value for breastfeeding mommies (2 pumps for the price of 1 and a sampler of non-toxic, natural detergent and baby accessories' cleanser). All mommies with an electric pump should have a manual pump as well (for back-up purposes :) Few units only and offered until supplies last!

2. Pump in Style Advanced Bundle at P23,500 (loot bag includes 20 Pump and Save Breastmilk Bags - pump straight into the bag and protect your breastmilk's nutrients with Medela's CSF material - 30 disposable bra pads -super absorbent material will have you using just one a day! - Medela Beach Towel, Medela Cotton Bag, Purelan 7g - 100% pure lanolin safe for baby to ingest, no need to wipe off before pumping or feeding, and The Picture Company's P2,500 gift certificate) . More details in the attached file!

3. Other non-Medela items we carry: ByNature Handmade 100% Natural Products(Insect Repellant, Baby Blue, and Baby Salve). We personally use the Baby Salve and the Moisturizing Insect Repellant. It works wonders in preventing or healing itchy mosquito bites! And the best thing about it is that it is 100% Natural - no DEET, mineral oils, parabens, etc. With all the news on deaths caused by dengue nowadays, you can never be too careful... especially with your loved ones. All ByNature products we carry are safe for newborns as well. We also personally use the Baby Blue soap - both as shampoo and as soap on both mommy and child alike! So gentle and all natural that we have said goodbye to allergies, dry skin, split ends, and rashes a long time ago. Finally, the 100% natural Disinfectant Spray is a water-based disinfectant for hands, baby's toys, surfaces, etc. Say goodbye to alcohol-based products! Anything we put on our skin enters our bloodstream so if you are a heavy user of alcohol products to sanitize and disinfect, we strongly suggest you switch to a water-based formula. We also carry NursingMom Nursing Bibs, diaper bags, and burp cloths, Maya Baby Wraps, Mamaway products, MotherCo nursing wear and nursing bibs, and Mommy Matters Nursing Wear, Earth's Best organic diapers, ShooShoes, Cycles/Cradle products, personalized melodies for kids (watch your child's face light up when they hear their name called within the songs!), scrubs for yayas, and Trumpette Socks (the socks that look like shoes) at the Medela House too. And just recently, Klean Kanteen BPA free water bottles for adults and toddlers as well as infant-toddler- preschooler learning toys!

4. Launch of our set of 10s (80mls) - perfect for those storing for newborns, these storage containers come in 80mls and are stackable! So, precious ref/freezer space is maximized. At an introductory price of P700 for a set of 10, these breastmilk storage containers are valuable when your milk production is only at the 2oz level - no need to thaw 4 or 5 oz when your baby only consumes 1-2oz.

5. MedelaMoms Inc is also the Exclusive Authorized Service Center in the Philippines. You may bring your pumps for a general check-up or for cleaning as well (especially for those whose pumps have been used for quite some time already).

6. All our electric pumps come with warranty. And, once your warranty expires, old customers get a discount on all services :) Rest assured, as well, that our products are suited to the Philippine setting. All our pumps are 220v!

7. Medela gives back to the mommies who have purchased pumps from us since 2007! Thru the Medela Supports loyalty program, you will receive exclusive invites to special events such as Yaya Trainings (with Childcare, Breastfeeding Support, and First Aid - course outline and rates attached!), Warehouse Sales, Garage sales, and the like. We will also be featuring businesses that we, MedelaMoms, personally support - you will either be getting invites to exclusive classes for your children or family/mommy/ baby events and special discounts. MedelaMoms would love to continue to be an essential part of your family life even beyond your pump purchase.

8. Finally, the Breastfeeding Club will hold a Baby Shower at the Medela House on August 21. Pregnant mommies will be pampered with loot bags, prizes, games, and breastfeeding tips! On that day, club membership (which entitles you to 3 breastfeeding classes covering different stages in the breastfeeding journey) will be at P300/mom only (versus P500). Following is the schedule of the classes for the rest of the year:

Breastfeeding 101: Sept. 25, 2010
Breastfeeding 202: Oct. 23, 2010
Breastfeeding 303: Nov. 27, 2010

All you need to do is to register with us - medelamoms@gmail. com or thru sms: 0917-5614366. Cite your name and whether or not you will be accompanied by your husband on that day (for the food headcount).

9. For mommies who would like to make sure that those who take care of their children are fully prepared for any threat thay may befall while their not around, you may want to register for the 2nd part of our comprehensive Yaya Training program on August 7, 2010 from 9am-12noon (at the Medela House).

Following are the rates:

MedelaMoms Pump Customer Rate: P700/participant. An additional P300 will be charged if the employer will join her yaya during the seminar. If the employer has no yaya but would still like to join, P700 will still be charged.

Non-MedelaMoms Pump Customer Rate: P800/participant. An additional P300 will be charged if the employer will join her yaya during the seminar. If the employer has no yaya but would still like to join, P800 will still be charged.

Safety concerns and first aid training will be thoroughly discussed during this seminar.

I have an earring that I haven’t worn in years now as the other pair is already broken. I haven’t had the time to send it for repair and besides I don’t plan in having it repaired as I am eyeing on a buying on a new earring. The only problem is that my budget is still not enough to afford the new earring that I want.

Thank goodness because my friend shared with me a site where I can make cash for gold. I can sell jewelry to Refinity as they buy old jewelries. All I have to do is sign up and fill up their jewelry processing form and send that form together with my jewelry so they can appraise and check my earring. Then they will send me an email offer and if I agree with their offer, they will send me a check for the value of my earring. Then I can use this money to buy the new earrings that I want.

Refinity not only buy jewelries but I can also sell gold coins to them also. My husband has old coin collection and we can sell it to them for cash also. We are not only filling our bank accounts but we are also making our share of helping to conserve the environment.

My mom is the barangay chairman in our area and she was out for three days to attend the leadership conference for all chairmen of District 2. When she returned from the conference, her security officer-in-charge reported that when she was out, a lot of things happened as there are a number of residents who reported stealing and looting.

My husband and I got really worried for the safety of our children. We live just near my mom’s house but there are times that she is also not around to be with my kids while hubby and I is at work so hubby thought of installing one of those home security cameras for added security.

I have live in this village since I was born and this is the first time that I actually heard of such bad things happening around so it really makes me worried and paranoid. If only my husband and I can stay at home and watch over our kids 24x7 but of course we both have to work to put food in our table.

We have heard and read talks about global warming and no doubt that it is a very alarming situation that calls for our action. That is why our company has initiated Go Green projects that can help conserve energy consumption in our office which in turn can help save the environment.

Our Green Team Environment Committee just submitted a report that we already save around 30% of our energy consumption and now they are looking at more ways on how to conserve energy. One of the ways that they want to implement is by getting the service of Servidyne to help us with our LEED EB Certification. Having a higher LEED EB certification can bring higher savings for the company that is why our company is aiming to get certified soon.

Servidyne engineers have the knowledge and tools to help our company implement green building practices and activities to help us conserve energy and water consumption. This is a win-win scenario since our company will be able to save on operating expenses for electricity and water consumption and at the same time our company is doing our share in helping to conserve the environment.