Young HI \m/ life

Dragon box. Streaming TV

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 05:23:00 +0000

Trying to get my grove back on blogging. Unfortunelty a lot of my time off I have been wasting on playing with my somewhat new toy.

It's called a dragon box. There are many different types of this kind of device, this is the one I have. But basically if you stream videos online it's the same concept. Except it is on your tv instead! Oh and the best part! No pop ups!!! Netflix without the monthly fees

Pros

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- Cancel cable. It has everything down to sports

-No commercials

-Many apps already preloaded like Netflix! (But you don't need to use Netflix)

-One price, no monthly. Except you need to have good wifi.

Cons

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-You need good wifi. Especially if there is mutiple devices in your home. I have a AC1900 I think router. I was using a AC300 router at first and it wasn't enough. Most times it would work but nothing else could be on.

- it's only one box. So you will fight family members to use.

Honestly i absolutely love this thing. I insist you get one its a game changer!

I got my box from a friend and they do not have a website but! I know another website who sells a similar product. My friend tells me it's better than dragon box. Thinking about buying it to reduce the fighting over this one box!

http://www.xstreamplatinum.com

Here is the website!!! Lmk how you like it!!!

Hulu plus

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 18:46:00 +0000

Trying out Hulu, because I am quickly running out of things to watch. This is a brief review since it has only been 2 days of use. Although I like that Hulu has a lot of to date episodes, I feel as if it is very limited. Some shows only have the recent season, and others have all seasons. Another downside to Hulu is the commercial breaks. So one has to ponder if 8 bucks is worth spending.

Adventure capitalist game

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 18:46:00 +0000

Tried this game out, adventure capitalist.

You are an investor and You start with a lemonade stand, and as your lemonade stand earns more money, the stand grows. As the money grows you invest in other company's, i.e. Hockey team, newspaper, shrimp boat, etc. and you just watch your money grow. Very basic game.

Within a day I was a billionaire, and almost bought all the companies. At fist it was interesting to watch the money grow. But, there isn't really any objectives other than make more money. You just keep expanding, you get unlocked prizes like a car and a mansion but the game lacks adventure. I am already bored of the game. Within one day! I guess it needs a little more. Try it out, but it's not really for me.

Instagraming for a bargain

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 22:58:00 +0000

Recently, I started following a bunch of "Instagram boutiques" especially in my area. It's like shopping at savers, except you don't have to search every single aisle for a steal.

Here is my boutique, an example of how people sell their items, they have meet ups or shipping depending on the seller.

Recently bought these shorts, for $5. Super comfy shorts. I plan on using it when I go Disneyland! Check out your nearest Instagram boutique.

Into the future, on Netflix

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 19:43:00 +0000

Recently, on Netflix I watched a bunch of fantasy shows, where they go into the future. All different but somewhat the same, yet most tv shows always have a rise and fall.

The first show I watched was revolution. It's about how one day all power gets turned off, and 15 years later this girl tries to figure out what happened 15 years ago. The first season was pretty interesting, second season gets kinda bland. I do although like the idea of going off the grid learning to survive without the means of electronic technology! Not permanently but it would be a nice skill to learn.

This one is more further into the future, nuclear bombs went off due to wars and made the earth unlivable so everyone moved into space until radiation levels are safe. Hundred years or so years later they send 100 underage delinquents to see if earth is sustainable. This show is more for teens, but the fact that they come to earth after, and all the new things that has formed on earth makes this show interesting.

Last into the future show I watched is, terra nova. This I found very interesting, except there is only one season. Way into the future, we ruin the earth from technology and polluting the air. I really don't know how to explain it but they go into time into a parrallel universe or something. And they go so far back with dinosaurs but yet they have all this interesting technology! The fact that they have to escape their own timeline due to technology and pollution just only proves that maybe the first show revolution displays something we need to learn. I like that in this show they have a mix of technology but also use sustainability.

Hanging clothes, saving money

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:09:00 +0000

This not the most luxurious chore but cutting down expenses anyway possible is the goal. If I can save a few dollars I'm doing it! (Well attempt).

Hanging clothes is not the most fun task but it really reduces electric bill and I like to think that it extends life of clothes. Dryer process I think shortens the life of clothes.

This morning I picked up this hanger from Longs Drugs. It was on sale for $2.99 I used it for under garments like socks. This is a good product for just starting to hang clothes.

There are many ways to incorporate hang drying into your life. I hope it saves you money!

Overnight oatmeal with chia seeds.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 06:45:00 +0000

Recently I have been on Pinterest, and i kept seeing this overnight oatmeal with chia seeds. it is said to be healthy and a very good breakfast treat. so i decided to try it.

i got this post straight from Pinterest, and it is linked to this blog that Oven Feeling. Which this blog has a lot of amazing recipes. ones i might have to try myself.

this is the original recipe from the website. Unfortunately i did not have all the ingredients i used what i had.

Chia seeds i got from my sister-in-law.

I did not have plain oatmeal, but it works out because i did not have dried fruits, this is my replacment. to me it worked out well. i also added a dash of coconut milk. But i used a generic brand and it did not have a strong coconut milk flavor.

so here are a few pictures of my run. left is before, and the right picture is the next morning. I did not realize how thick the consistency was gonna be, on the Pinterest post said to add milk to lessen the thickness. I also forgot to add honey, but it was not too bad without it, just a tad bit bland but i think that maybe the extra flavor from my oatmeal helped. I must say that the oatmeal actually held me over till late afternoon so i really enjoy this breakfast, because i can snack all day unless i have something to hold me over. try it out let me know how you like it. I am gonna try different variations of this oatmeal.

Cheap every day make up

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 01:37:00 +0000

I use to be a Mac girl, Mac everything. But now I need to learn to spend more frugally! Although somethings I still use Mac.

Yesterday's make up!

I used costal scents neutral palette for my eyeshadow. I got it on their website on sale, they have a lot of sales just get on their mailing list! I got mine for under $16.

(Image from their website)

Very beautiful colors. They also have an 88 palette that is full of colors. Although, this neutral palette is not as pigmented as the 88 palette. With that said, I had to prime my eyes. I just used concealer when I did my brows.

My brows, I used Mac dip down to line my brows, and espresso to fill in. Even if you have black hair, I would suggest never to use black on eyebrows (too harsh).

Eyeliner I use E.l.F. Liquid liner and I believe it's not more than $3.

(Image off google). I actually enjoy ELF products! They work quite well. I work and sweat and this eye liner stays. Although they do smudge easily! So don't touch!

The purge

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 21:54:00 +0000

New year, a time for cleaning up getting rid of the old to hopefully bring in the new!

Here is my very crazy closet! Kind of embarrassing go rid of some clothes I never wear, some I am donating. Others I am selling on eBay. After a few hours this is how it ended up!

Better improvement.. One day I'll save up and upgrade from plastic drawers to real ones. Everything in Hawaii is so expensive.

Liliha cream puffs

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 21:40:00 +0000

I haven't had this in a while, which only makes it more amazing! Liliha coco puffs

Chantilly topping, mouth watering! I bought a dozen, and ate half! If I didn't have to share, I probably would have ate the whole dozen!

Two locations: (info from their web site)

515 N. Kuakini Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
[see map]

Phone
(808) 531-1651

E-mail lilihabakerycakes@live.com

Hours of Operation 24 hours a day from Tuesday 6 a.m. to Sunday 8 p.m.
Closed Mondays.

Liliha Bakery Nimitz

580 N. Nimitz Hwy.
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Across from City Mill: see map)

Phone
(808) 537-2488

Hours of Operation
DAILY 6am to 10pm (last seating) for the Coffee Shop and 12am for the Bakery.

Out and about curvy

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 20:15:00 +0000

This past weekend, I went out for my friends birthday! We went to the M night club

(This photo was gotten off of google!)

Probably one of my favorite night clubs in Hawaii. (There isn't much tho!) I really like it because of their open layout, luxurious decor, and free parking! Not many night clubs have free parking.

Here is a picture of my friend Dom and I! #bodypositive thick is always sexy!

I am wearing my new favorite boots! I like wearing boots to clubs because I can get crazy on the dance floor!

My Vegas app

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:40:00 +0000

Since I decided to change things up. Changed awesome app Tuesday's to gettin in tech wit it!

Anyways found this app awhile ago, it's called my Vegas.

They only had the slots till recently they added the black jack!

They have many options to choose from, this screen shot is the main screen on the slots.

And an image from the black jack!

To me, the best part of this game is the rewards!

The more you play the more loyalty chips you get, which you can redeem from several hotels! They even have comp rooms! I have yet to try and redeem one since I have yet to go to Vegas, but I'm saving for when I do decide to go!!!

I must also mention, the amazing graphics this game has! The creators did an amazing job. It is pretty addictive.

Pasta for $.60 at Kmart

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 09:47:00 +0000

Today I went to Kmart! They have Golden Grain pasta on sale 5 for for bucks and this past news paper they had a coupon for $1.00

Curvy files, new year.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 09:46:00 +0000

New year, wanting to start the year right, and continue doing it throughout the year. I like being curvy, but I really want to tone up, not only to look better but to better my health. This morning I decided

To start my day with some waist training and some skinny tea.

The tea brand isn't the popular brand, just one I found in my local drug store.

Australian shows on Netflix

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:38:00 +0000

Was hanging out with my cousin when she was telling me she missed watching orange is the new black, so she started watching Wentworth.

I decided to watch it, since she said it was amazing. It's like the Australian version of orange is the new black. The story line is quite similar, yet I think this show is more hard core whereas OITB is more for comedy. In Wentworth, the main story line is wars between two conflicting cliques try to be top dog. Turf wars. The best part is this corrections officer will Jackson.

If I was an inmate, he would be my dream come true. He's a great actor he is also in one of my movies, Samoan wedding.

This movie is so hilarious, I can watch this movie over and over. It's about 4 guys not getting invited to a friend/brothers wedding because of their crazy antics. The only way they can go to the wedding is if they find girlfriends!

Changing it up a bit

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 10:06:00 +0000

I decided that I wanted to change a few things. At first I thought it would be a good idea to select a few days that I wanted to post, to set a schedule. Now, I feel like I should just have a constant flow. Instead of waiting to post, and then forgetting I can just post whenever I want to. New year, let's make changes for the better

Hawaii couponing

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:50:00 +0000

Today's daily tip is on couponing and sales. In today's Sunday paper, there is a Bic coupon for one dollar! At Longs, they have bics on sale. Get a pack of 10 pens for only $.29 can't beat that price! Nearly free!

Also, what I found on sale at Longs is Red Cherry lashes, it is on sale for 25%.

Final price: $1.87

Cheaper than Don Quiote (1.99)

Schoolwork

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 04:17:00 +0000

Whenever in school I have a hard time understanding a subject, I always go on YouTube to see if someone can simplify it for me.

Crash course is one of my favorite YouTube channels that helps me! It also is pretty funny. This channel helped understand metabolism. Maybe it could help you.

Curvy fashion Friday's

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 10:48:00 +0000

Hawaii fall outfit, curvy approved.

Not the best picture of me, my bf took it. He's getting better at taking pictures of me.

Outfit:

Boots from Kmart- $24 (in a previous post).

Pants from Walmart- can't remember price.

Top from jeans wear house- $6

Kimono- PLNDR (it's a website, I might do a post on it)

Purse from Macy's- $50 Steve Madden

Necklace made by me here's a better view of it

Lowering cellular data cont.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:57:00 +0000

Adding something new, daily tips. I always feel like there's something new I learned, or things that work out for me that I should share.

To continue on the lowering cellular data, as well as using the app, I also turn my cellular data off at certain times.

Mainly when I am home I I try to always turn off my cellular data. I already pay for the internet services at home, I might as well tap into those resources! I have noticed a significant difference!

Yet, there are negatives to turning off cellular data. One is not all text messages get to you by just regular service and wifi, especially ones from android users. (I have an iPhone) also you do not get voicemails. These are the 2 downsides that I have found so far.

Solution? I just turn on my cellular data every few hours if I'm home long.

Other than my house, I also use my jobs wifi, school wifi, anywhere that is free! I rather miss a few text, then to pay $15 more on Fees. Plus I find that the wifi internet is so much more efficient and faster than my cellular data.

Here is a screen shot of the app I used in the previous post. It says 92% of my usage is from wifi. I like those numbers! I hope you enjoy today's tip. I am surely interested in your ways on lowering cellular usage.

Lowering cellular data usage

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:35:00 +0000

It's a little late, but it's better than never. I always tell myself just post it next week. But instead, I decided to just post late. I should probably add on my New Years resolution is to be more on time and post more frequently. Anyways

This week, because New Years is around the corner I been trying to figure out ways to lower my spending and finding ways to save money.

Besides my car payment, my cellphone bill is crazy! I have AT&T, and I swear they added all these crazy new charges. Like a mobile internet share charge. Anyways getting off topic. BUT, i am on a family plan, which they say is a good deal. Yet somehow we always, always go over on cellular data! Which is even more annoying because sometimes I pass it like right before midnight. So not only do I have to pay $15 for a whole gig! I didn't even get to use that gig!! (There needs to be rollover data!) so i decided to find ways to see how I am using my data! This app comes in handy it's called my data manager.

Here are a few screen shots within the app it tells you how much is left in your plan and how much you have used and predicted for the rest of the day

The app also shows you a graph on your daily habits.

I really enjoy this app because it shows where I need to improve on cutting back.

Hawaii couponing

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:02:00 +0000

Previous post I was trying to get rid of debt, so I'm trying to by couponing here's a deal I found. Not the best but can't go wrong with .79 after tax

Getting rid of debt

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:24:00 +0000

Because I am trying to save money, pay off my accumulated debt and try to go on a vacation. I am gonna start couponing, getting samples and living life more frugally. I will also try to find ways to make a few extra dollars where ever I can.

Netflix Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:31:00 +0000

This week I watched this series called United States Tara.

In this series, it is about a woman who suffers from multiple personalities. I am not sure if my Netflix is trying to tell me something, but this show was in my reccomended things to watch. I guess I have a slight case of multiple personalities.

Great show, it's really funny to see the differnt sides of Tara, and how it affects her family. I guess you can say this show is somewhat informative for those suffering with this illness. But on the other hand it is really funny! And her personalities really drew me in! I wanted to watch more so I could get to know each of her personalities. I must say tho, the actress Toni Collette is amazing she really gets into character, she really owns each personality.

Useful YouTube

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 19:37:00 +0000

Gonna start posting things I find on YouTube. Any time I have an problem, I always go to YouTube.

This post, I want to talk about this user the KGB survivalist. He has a lot of useful videos to survive if the zombie apocalypse ever happens or the grid was to ever shut down, he teaches you things you might need to know. I learned how to open a can with just concrete. Very useful for camping and if someone forgets the can opener. He has a lot of videos check him out.