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3 Projects Kicked-Off

2012-02-15T18:25:00.000-08:00

More details to follow but for now...

Project SCM: Design and E-commerce (02.05.12)
Project A: Creative Outlet (01.14.12)
Project LB (02.03.12)

See You Soon Miss Lety & Miss Bri

2012-02-15T11:58:00.000-08:00

It was a bittersweet decision we had to make this month... that decision was for the boys to start attending a new daycare. We wanted age-appropriate activities and lessons for J (which would also benefit E) and needed a consistent childcare arrangement to support our own work schedule. So while we have to do what is best, we love Miss Lety and Miss Bri always - so it's not "goodbye" but "see you soon". Thank you for taking such wonderful care of J and E.

Eye On the Real Estate Bubble Burst

2012-02-15T11:48:00.000-08:00

There is news and hope for Homeowners who are in this boat:

II. Refinancing of Underwater Homes

To assist homeowners who are not delinquent on their payments but cannot refinance to lower rates because of negative equity, the banks must offer refinance programs totaling at least $3 billion. The banks will be required to notify eligible homeowners of the availability of these programs. To be eligible, a borrower must be current on mortgage payments, have a loan to value ratio in excess of 100%, and must have a current interest rate in excess of 5.25%. The refinanced rate must reduce monthly payments by at least $100.

I have been calling my lender periodically to check in about our situation and I was excited to learn about this National Mortgage Settlement! This above paragraph is cited from Settlement Executive Summary (pg 2).

They say the timeline is 6 - 9 months.
The big kicker is, this is for homeowners who do not have a loan owned by Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae (there are other programs if you do such as HARP).

Consider Relocating to Vegas?

2012-02-15T09:09:00.000-08:00

General Tax Savings For Nevadans:

- No Corporate Tax
- No Personal State Income Tax
- No Franchise Tax on Income
- No Inheritance or Gift Tax
- No Admissions Tax
- No Unitary Tax
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Clark County Tax Rates:
http://trweb.co.clark.nv.us/TaxRate-District/

Shows tax rates based on the various district in Clark County
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VA Hospitals:
http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/

There are 2 so far in the area.
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North Las Vegas vs. Las Vegas vs. Henderson Map:
http://hillierrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/las-vegas-henderson-zip-code-map.jpg

This map shows where each city starts and ends.
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City Websites:
http://cityofnorthlasvegas.com/
http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/
http://www.cityofhenderson.com/
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Neighborhood Map:
http://www.viewnews.com/index.html

This map shows the various neighborhood names around the Vegas valley
and their encompassing zip codes.
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Cost of living comparison calculator:
http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/savings/moving-cost-of-living-calculator.aspx
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Nevada 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities:
http://www.55places.com/nevada
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General Home Search Sites:
http://www.zillow.com/
http://www.realtor.com/
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Crime Reports:
http://www.lvmpd.com/crimeviewcommunity/
http://spotcrime.com/nv/las+vegas
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Las Vegas Public Golf Courses (over 15 public ones):
http://www.publicgolfcourses.net/nevada/las-vegas/
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Others (news, entertainment, etc):
http://www.lvrj.com/
http://www.vegastodayandtomorrow.com/
http://www.vegas4locals.com/coupons.html
http://www.travelzoo.com/hotels/las-vegas/
http://www.vegas.com/
- MeetUp - every group or event, if you find something, start one :)
- Performing Arts

Kids' Birthdays

2012-02-10T10:28:00.000-08:00

Jotting down the fond memories of the birthdays that we've had and will have for our boys...

JOSHY's
1st - Pooh Bear Theme @ Peter Piper Pizza
2nd - Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme @ Home
3rd - Go Kart/Hot Wheels Theme @ Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix
4th - Pokémon Theme @ King Putt

ETHAN's
1st - Dinosaur Theme @ ~~Aliante Nature Discovery Park~~ Home

Korean food in NLV

2012-02-06T10:12:00.000-08:00

O-m-g, I am so excited for Jun's Korean Restaurant's grand opening! They opened their doors on Jan 23rd, Lunar New Year this year. If we hadn't made plans for Texas de Brazil, we would have headed straight to Jun's for dinner that night. It's located @ 445 W Craig Rd, 89032 and their prices are lower than some of the other korean joints but that may be because they don't do the cook-at-your-table thing. It's more cafe style.

Breaking Rage for A Sec

2012-02-06T09:59:00.000-08:00

Mommy: (Hobbling around after stepping on a toy and trying my hardest to not curse and I so I say) Josh, you need to clean up your toys or we'll give them to charity.
Joshy: Who's Charity?

Too funny!

2012-02-06T09:56:00.000-08:00

Joshy: Daddy's breath stinks because he didn't brush his teeth...
Daddy: Eh!
Joshy: but I still love you though.

Việt Bistro - Phở @ Lake Mead

2011-07-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

We were overjoyed to see that Việt Bistro had opened up in the upper Summerlin area, not too far from our house! This means we can go for a bowl of phở without necessarily having to make the drive to Chinatown. I ordered the phở đặc biệt. Hubby had the bún thịt nướng cha gio. They offered quite a few items on the menu, also selling banh mi. Everything was inexpensive and of the things we tried, all tasted pretty good. The nice surprise was they brought the kids shaved ice for dessert on the house at the end. Think we will be back for sure.

ILOVIT @ TIVOLI VILLAGE

2011-05-28T17:53:00.000-07:00

Tivoli spelled backwards is i-lov-iT. Hmm, so we headed down to check out Tivoli Village and grab a bite to eat. Its grand opening was about a month ago, on April 28th. They are about 60% occupied but we still enjoyed our visit nonetheless. There was the farmer's market, live music, sunshine, guy on stilts, balloon guy, face painting/free caricatures drawings etc, etc. There was even a small play structure by the ice cream shop. Some might compared it to Town Square. It reminds me of Lake Las Vegas because of the types of retailers, restaurants and specialty shops. We opted to have a quick brunch inside Leone Café with our boys and their strollers. Tivoli Village is up-scale but very family-friendly. In fact, we toured Kidville's grand opening today. It's like Gymboree but bigger with more gyms, classes and merchandises. They even integrated a salon with little cars to sit in while kids get their haircuts (like Cool Cuts 4 Kids), in the front area of the store. Well, Josh got to play b-ball and run around like a maniac in their gym and we all got a great kick-off to a long weekend! woohoo!

Avon

2011-04-29T19:09:00.000-07:00

This It's A Long Story maxi dress from their Mark line is just one of the many many things I have to get. So stylish and chic!

Shop online:
savannamanning.avonrepresentative.com
Savanna is a rep in the Las Vegas area.

Beautiful Kitchen

2011-04-28T21:01:00.000-07:00

Joanne is a SF-based cake artist! Her hand-crafted cakes are sooo adorable. They taste as good as they look. See for yourself ~

Available Flavors:

Simple Cream - Vanilla cake with buttercream

Chocolate - Chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream

Creamy Mocha - Mocha cake with cream cheese frosting

To order, visit Beautiful Kitchen .

Please place orders 4-6 weeks in advance.

For more info: http://www.abeautifulkitchen.blogspot.com

Dinner Chatters

2011-04-28T19:43:00.000-07:00

Does eggplant come from plants?... Does it come from eggs?

We made a Thai-inspired eggplant dish (Pud Makua Yow) tonight. It's probably been a while since we've eaten it. J was more intrigued by this veggie than eating it. By the way, we did say yes to the first question but enjoyed his thought process very much.

Smart Young Man

2011-04-28T19:19:00.000-07:00

Mommy: What does expensive mean?
Josh: It means don't touch it.

R.T. HUA

2011-04-27T21:30:00.000-07:00

Filmmaker / Photographer

http://www.rthua.com
http://www.vimeo.com/user4531241
http://www.rthua.wordpress.com
http://www.twitter.com/rthua
http://www.youtube.com/user/rthua1

Knitted A Beanie For My Baby

2011-04-21T22:52:00.000-07:00

My baby models a beanie I made :)

Knitting Booties

2011-04-21T22:41:00.000-07:00

Are these the most precious little booties you've ever seen?

A copy of the knitting pattern is available for $5. I will send you an electronic copy via email. To purchase through PayPal, please click on the buy now button at the bottom of the corresponding item.

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Olive Baby Booties

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Button Booties

Knitting A Capelet

2011-04-21T22:33:00.000-07:00

I fell in love when I saw this capelet for a baby.

A copy of the knitting pattern is available for $5. I will send you an electronic copy via email. To purchase through paypal, please click on the buy now button at the bottom.

Food Trucks

2011-04-21T22:11:00.000-07:00

Who knew there were all these tasty food trucks in the Vegas area!

Thirty-One Gifts

2011-04-18T14:10:00.000-07:00

Thirty-One Gifts is a company offering stylish purses, accessories and products that help organize the lives of busy women and their families.

Consultant:
Linda Yee
www.mythirtyone.com/Yee/

My Network

2011-04-18T14:04:00.000-07:00

I know a guy, who knows a gal, who knows people, who do...
I'm advocating for the friends in my circle to get the word out about their great products, businesses and services. So check them out!

*image from LinkedIn

Pop Art

2011-04-18T09:42:00.000-07:00

Recently, there's been a surge of pop art pieces that have caught my eyes. I didn't like them until now. I have some ideas for the nice big wall behind my sectional in the family room and for the boys bedroom when we get ready to change it up.

How cool are these?

www.allpopart.com - $$
DIY with an App or Photoshop and then take it to Aaron brothers/Costco for canvas prints
Tutorial: andy warhol style

Vacation / Staycation in Vegas

2011-04-18T09:11:00.000-07:00

I love a deal and especially if it helps that local economy. During the hot months, which includes April - October, we frequent the various hotels in town to enjoy all the amenities they have to offer. Kid-friendly ones as necessary :) Last summer we stayed at Caesars Palace, Aliante and Red Rock. This year, we'll try MGM Grand to start...

So with a little searching/googling, I found some websites with awesome hotel deals ~
- www.smartervegas.com
- Friends & Family of Harrahs and affiliate hotels
- www.earlyvegas.com

Las Vegas Casino Property Maps, Floor Plans & Info

2011-04-17T19:08:00.000-07:00

I love to visit the strip but it can be super hectic with all the traffic and crowd. So when I found this site with all the various casino resort maps, I had to share ~
- www.vegascasinoinfo.com

Other cool resources:
- www.vegastodayandtomorrow.com
- www.vegastripping.com

* The Vegas sign is located at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard. There's a parking area so you can safely hop out for your photo * I use an app called Las Vegas Casino Maps by Smart Kid - it shows you floorplans of all the casinos.

Top Places to Eat

2011-04-17T18:55:00.000-07:00

BabyStacks Cafe - breakfast, some hawaiian fusion
The Cracked Egg - american breakfast
Firefly - tapas
Grape Street Cafe - italian
Hash House A Go Go - twisted farm food
Korean Garden B.B.Q. Restaurant - korean
Market Grille Cafe - greek
Orchids Garden - dim sum/chinese
Original Pancake House - breakfast
Panera - cafe & bakery
Paymons - mediterranean
Pho Saigon 8 - vietnamese
Medici Cafe & Terrace - american (formerly Ritz Carlton)
Sushi Tachi - japanese
Sushi Mon - japanese
Texas de Brazil - brazilian steak house - one for the meatlovers!!!
Ventano Italian Grill & Seafood - italian
Vintner Grill - fusion
Wicked Spoon - buffet