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Protect Your Baby's Future

2010-09-30T20:11:00.000-07:00

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Brianna and her drums

2010-09-30T20:06:00.000-07:00

GT: Brianna and her Pink 'Bankie' (Blanket)

2010-09-30T09:44:00.000-07:00

All about pink! Her dress, her stroller, and her bankie! Bankie is what she calls her blanket. Everywhere she goes, she has to have it. One time, we went out and I forgot to bring the bankie, it was a nightmare! She wouldn't stop crying and screaming for bankie.

More pink @

PlayStation Move

2010-09-30T05:37:00.000-07:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PlayStation MOVE. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you seen the new PlayStation®Move? When the Nintendo Wii came out couple of years ago, my family used to play everyday. After a while we got bored. Then I heard about PlayStation®Move. PlayStation®Move redefines motion gaming with the most immersive and realistic gaming experience only possible on the PlayStation®3 system. The simple, ergonomically designed, easy-to-use controller captures a full range of motion giving you ultimate control over how you play the game. With a diverse selection of games and new ones launching all the time, you can enjoy hours of fun with friends and family.

It's time to get my family back to some action! I think we are going to love the Start The Party game. It includes over 2o fun mini-games and challenges. What I really like about it is that it has an innovative video and audio technology that put players virtually into the game. How cool is that?! I'm sure there's going to be lots of laughter. I also checked out Eyepet game. I think this would be great for people who can't have pets in their house. At least you'll have a virtual one =)

PlayStation®Move has something for everyone. Whether you’re experienced, casual, or somewhere in between, PlayStation®Move has a wide variety of games including sports, action, party, family, and shooters. The games are addictively fun and the outcome of every move is all under your control.

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Diet...again

2010-09-27T13:02:00.000-07:00

After my second pregnancy, I had gained almost 70 lbs. I was hoping that I would lose a lot of weight if I breastfeed my daughter. But I only lost a couple! I think it was less than 10 lbs. So after six months of breastfeeding, I started my diet. I did a low carb diet and exercised with Tony from P90X. I had lost a total of 50 lbs. in 5 months. Most of my clothes fit me again but I still needed to lose that last 10 lbs. I'm still doing the low carb diet but on and off. I was stuck on the same weight range and I think I probably gain almost 5 lbs. when I checked last night.

Me and hubby decided to try the Slimfast diet, which he did a few a years ago and lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. Tonight we're going shopping and starting our diet tomorrow. Hopefully this will work!

I should probably post my updates everyday so at least I can track or I should say keep me on track.

Good Luck to me!!

2010-09-24T06:38:00.001-07:00

Oh my! My followers reached 300!

2010-09-23T12:47:00.000-07:00

My lovely followers just reached 300 today! Thank you so much guys =)

I promise there will be another giveaway!!

Thanks again.

GT: Black

2010-09-23T07:21:00.000-07:00

I never realized how much I like black until GT's topic. All about black! Since I'm posting this entry from work, I was gathering all the black items on hand to take pictures.

And this is what I have

1. My "this month" favorite bag
2. coffee mug
3. nokia phone
4. and my new phone which I got last night =D

After taking this picture, I remembered I had some black shoes that I always leave at work. When I opened my 2 drawers of just my shoes, I had 6 black pairs! Oh my! I wanted to take picture but my co-worker just came and I don't want him to think I'm wierd! Lol.

Anyway, now I think I can really say I like black between my bags, shoes, and clothes! I think I need to add some color on my closet. =D

Wordless Wednesday: Brianna and her Laptop

2010-09-22T05:53:00.000-07:00

Loaded Wordpress

2010-09-18T07:23:00.000-07:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of SourceFuse. All opinions are 100% mine.

Most of us are always looking for the best way to improve our website especially if it is for business. I came across Loaded WordPress - Social Marketing Platform which is a complete platform for your online presence, your website, your marketing efforts, your social media strategy, and your entire business.

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My Version of Korean Wings

2010-09-17T22:46:00.000-07:00

These are the places we go to for Korean Wings. They're all so good!!! Very crunchy and tasty!

UFC Mad for Chicken BBQ Chicken

And here's my own version =)

For frying the chicken:

Sprinkle some salt on the chicken wings for flavor. Then add 2 eggs and mix it with hand.

On a separate bowl or a big ziplock bag, mix flour and cornstarch. (1:1). Coat chicken with flour mixture and deep fry until it turns light brown.

While letting the wings cool down for second deep fry, make the sauce.

On a pan mix together a clove of minced garlic, onion, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 cup Korean soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin and 2 tablespoons ginger.

Stir and boil for 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally.

Deep fry the wings again until it turns golden brown.

Mix chicken and sauce. Make sure all wings are coated.

Mom Bloggers Needed to Test Products ASAP

2010-09-15T18:01:00.000-07:00

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Post It Note Tuesday

2010-09-14T06:12:00.000-07:00

Hubby's Birthday Month

2010-09-10T05:48:00.000-07:00

Hubby was born in the month of September and every year he has to celebrate it for the whole month. To start off, he asked for an Apple Ipad 16GB for his gift.

And here he is, enjoying his present!!

Canada for Labor Day Weekend

2010-09-03T06:13:00.000-07:00

My son will be having their basketball tournament at Missassauga. This is Miguel's first interstate basketball. I'm sure we'll have lots of fun!! Can't wait to have lanzones!!! =)

Wordless Wednesday: A Day in the City

2010-09-01T12:03:00.000-07:00

Levain Bakery

2010-08-31T07:28:00.000-07:00

Finally, I went to the famous Levain Bakery @ 74th st. and Amsterdam Ave. I bought 5 cookies and when the lady handed the bag to me, I could not believe how heavy it was. It was probably about 5 lbs! All cookies were delish!!

Oatmel Raisin

Chocolate Chip Walnut

Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip

Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookie

2010-08-27T04:54:00.000-07:00

My son asked me to bake a giant chocolate chip cookie. I got the recipe from Hugry Monster

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oatmeal pureed to flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
12 ounces chocolate chips
4 ounces grated chocolate bar (i forgot to add this =D)

Cream together, butter, sugars and eggs.

Add remaining ingredients. Mix all together into 1" balls. Press down on greased cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 5 - 7 minutes.

Wordless Wednesday

2010-08-25T05:55:00.000-07:00

Boost Mobile

2010-08-23T19:12:00.000-07:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boost Mobile. All opinions are 100% mine.

Boost Mobile just made it easier to add money to your account with their Re-Boost program. With their flexible payment options, you have the option to pay on-line, person or by phone. You can use your debit/credit card to make a payment or sign-up for a worry-free automatic payments. Not only that, a family or friend member can also make a payment for a Boost Mobile customer. This would be a great gift for students!

Boost Mobile offers various phones including the popular Blackberry 8330. They offer a blackberry plan for $60/month. This includes unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited text, unlimited web, unlimited multi-media messaging, unlimited instant messaging and unlimited email. I’m pretty sure most of us would love to have unlimited features on our plan. Making your social media sites like Facebook and Twitter updated all the time!

Not only the payment options are flexible but their activation process is as easy as 1, 2, 3. You can even do it online! You just have to enter your SIM and IEMI number or MEID or ESN number. How easy is that? You don’t have to wait on hold for a couple of hours for a representative to activate your phone.

Boost Mobile also offers extras to personalized your phone. Change your wallpaper for as low as $1.99 and download ringtones for as low as $2.99.

My Own Version of Nestle Alpine White with Almonds

2010-08-23T10:09:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite chocolate when I was a kid was Nestle Alpine White with Almond. Unfortunately, they don't make it anymore. Someone from a forum suggested to make it at home.

Since I am so craving for it, I bought a bag of almonds and Nestle white chocolate chips.

I melted the white chocolate chips in a double broiler.

Then I used a food processor for the almonds.

When the chocolate is fully melted add the almonds. Put it on a mold.

Oh my! After I ate it, it kinda hit the spot. So delicious!!

Sesame Place

2010-08-23T06:34:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to Sesame Place at PA. It's Brianna's first time and third time for Miguel.

As soon as she entered the store, she was so amazed on how many elmo stuffs she saw.

Miguel having fun on the slide.....

We wanted Brianna to join us but she wasn't allowed. Also, the water so cold!

She didn't want to leave the truck.

Miguel played basketball and made enough shots to win.....

.....and this was his price but he gave to his sister. You can tell she's so happy.

Brianna waiting for Elmo Live show.

..and here they come.

She was dancing all the time.

This is what they offered for lunch.

While waiting for the parade, they were handing out tattoos for kids. Brianna got one =)

She was not afraid with all the characters except for Count! Don't know why...

New Winner of Itunes Gift Card

2010-08-21T17:26:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, the announced winner on August 16 was not able to claim her prize. I had to pick a new one.

And the winner is.......

Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes

2010-08-21T17:08:00.000-07:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hampton Hotels. All opinions are 100% mine.

How do you like the sound of staying in a nice hotel and letting your friends stay as well? Well now’s your chance by entering the Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes. You can win an entire hotel for a weekend – up to 100 rooms for two nights for you and your friends! Not only that, the winner will also receive $5,000 to help pay the taxes on the night stays for the weekend. You could also win one of 100 weekend stays for you and three friends. There will be one daily winner each day for 100 days.

No purchase necessary to enter. There are two ways to enter. 1) Go online fill out the form and submit or 2) Book a stay online at a Hampton hotel during the Promotion Period with the promotion code "FRIEND" or "COF." Stay must be completed between June 1 and September 5, 2010. Entries via this method will be entered into a drawing based on the day the stay was booked. No other Hampton stays will be eligible. Promotion code "FRIEND" or "COF" must be included in the reservation or stay will not be eligible for an entry. Just remember that third party web site bookings are not eligible.

If I win, I’ll stay at one of their hotels in Times Square, New York. I know I live in New York but I haven’t experienced staying at a $400+ a night hotel. I’m sure the view would be awesome! How about you? Where are you staying? Remember you can stay anywhere worldwide!!

The sweepstakes is open to everyone that are legal residents of 50 states, not just those that are Hilton Honors members or those that have previously stayed at the Hampton.

Be sure to enter before 11:59 C.T. on September 4, 2010

My new lens

2010-08-20T11:59:00.000-07:00

On my previous post I mentioned that I was thinking of purchasing a Rokinon 85mm f/1.4. Well I went to B&H today during my lunch hour and got myself a Nikkor 24-85 f/2.8-4 instead! I can’t wait to test it. I was also looking at the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 which I’ve read good reviews about it but my purpose is to take pictures of son’s basketball game and my 1 ½ year old daughter. The sales rep made a good point that since it’s only one length, I’ll be the one moving forward or backward to zoom. Haha! He mentioned that the 85mm are good for portraits, but they’re also good in sports.

This is what I purchased