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Tanaw</category><category>medicine</category><title>Sassy Mom's Corner</title><description /><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>493</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/ZYqC" /><feedburner:info xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" uri="blogspot/zyqc" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-107905796781389368</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-01-25T18:12:18.630+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">preparing for retirement</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">retirement</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">investment</category><title>On retirement</title><atom:summary>Time flies so fast and at our age, we should already be thinking of retirement while we are still strong and able to work. 

A month ago, I just finished reading the book, 8 Secrets of the Truly Rich by Bo Sanchez. That book was truly an eye opener for me and I truly recommend everyone to read this book especially those that are working, employed or self-employed.

I have heard stories of people </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2012/01/on-retirement.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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In time management</atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2012/01/consolidating-my-stuff.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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Mid of last year when I realized that my laptop's battery seems to be getting shorter life. it's actually my fault. I should not plug it while in use to preserve its life. Oh well, now my laptop's battery has conked out!

Sad, sad, sad....

I tried looking for battery replacement and was surprised at how expensive it is.

Now, I am seriously thinking of replacing the whole thing. A more </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2012/01/laptop-conking.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><thr:total>3</thr:total><description>
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I just came from a New Year's weekend in Boracay, and I was so revved up to start the New Year. I woke up this morning with all the To-do Lists on my head... I was so inspired  to get up and accomplish what I needed to do.

And so I went with my day....

But as the morning progress, I can already feel the itchy throat, the runny nose and the headache. Why is this happening? I </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2012/01/eager-to-start-anew.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g4hnYZziOXg/TwQlSnNDPHI/AAAAAAAAA4w/Tam_b1ALBpo/s72-c/fireworks.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>2</thr:total><description>
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A few days before Christmas and our country once again faced another disaster, as floods brought about by Tropical Storm Sendong killed thousands, hundreds were missing and a lot more families were displaced. These families were not able to celebrate Christmas the way they should be. It was however heartwarming to see on the news, that people still find time to attend the "Midnight Mass" on </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/12/acts-of-immaturity.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Z8_B1T3tJk/TvrUm1YS3BI/AAAAAAAAA4k/vaJaor2Sq_w/s72-c/rr3.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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Today as I came home, I got a hug from my son and he told me that he wants to fast forward the time, so he can unwrap the gifts. I </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/12/most-wonderful-time-of-year.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJRuflBWf4U/TvRsvPRWDnI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/UmMfH71T0Aw/s72-c/Slide1.JPG" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>1</thr:total><description>
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It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Yes, despite the fact that we are not endowed with material wealth, every year, for some reason, we still find the way to give gifts this time of the year. It's like the miracle of the fish and bread.

Three days before Christmas and almost all of the gifts under the tree are delivered. The only ones left are those for the family which we will be </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/12/gifts-delivered.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yTrBO_lgUrc/TvHdRQBo_rI/AAAAAAAAA4M/RvmWz3nnOpg/s72-c/gifts%2Bunder%2Bthe%2Btree.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ar_LmWnF-LTBYSKveYjX0DqfVo0/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ar_LmWnF-LTBYSKveYjX0DqfVo0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-4077315398289977362</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-12-19T22:37:03.702+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">puberty</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">parenting</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">raising a teenager</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">about me</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">adolescence</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">raising kids</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">dealing with adolescence</category><title>My young man</title><atom:summary>


As the voice gets deeper, the shoulder broads, and the mood swings, I know that my little boy is now a young man.

We recently attended a recollection in preparation my boy's recollection and I have to keep my tears to myself knowing that he is fast growing.

First, it was my daughter now it's my boy's turn to step into puberty. Oh, how time flies!

It was not long ago, when I used to cradle </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/12/my-young-man.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q8P2fmhRazQ/TutPhlAjPeI/AAAAAAAAA38/d5XN1P1lZaY/s72-c/step%2Bstool.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/qR29goOX2TgQamGg67lXyGebCMw/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/qR29goOX2TgQamGg67lXyGebCMw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-9025345865697290785</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:05:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-11-24T21:16:09.690+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Thanksgiving Day</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">blessings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">SM Thanksgiving Day sale</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">being thankful</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bargain</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">shopping</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Thank You Day</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">about me</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">family love</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">faith</category><title>Thanksgiving day</title><atom:summary>

In the US today, they are celebrating Thanksgiving Day although it's not a big thing here in the Philippines, I was surprised that even the malls are celebrating it. I was at the mall to buy some stuff for my hubby and was surprised at how many people there are... it was a Thursday and not even a payday! As I go inside the mall, I saw the sign: Thanksgiving Day Sale! and so I proceeded. It was </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-day.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HEaoHS4BAZw/Ts4wdx0yCVI/AAAAAAAAA3w/2ZAiF3aTErM/s72-c/SM%2BThanksgiving%2BDay%2BSale.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>1</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/tjRwZHGLeHhplNGH_I0Fb2EvKEk/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/tjRwZHGLeHhplNGH_I0Fb2EvKEk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-1878496157976321706</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:15:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-11-22T20:33:13.393+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">medical treatments</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">exercise and fitness</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">healthy living</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">health and wellness</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">health supplements</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">caring for one's health</category><title>Into health and wellness</title><atom:summary>People nowadays are more conscious about health and wellness, that includes me. Even people from the pharmaceutical companies admit that the more and more people are buying health supplements (even without therapeutic claims) to help them obtain the optimum health. I personally see this as a good sign that more and more people are now mindful of their health. As the old adage goes, "An ounce of </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/11/into-health-and-wellnes.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WWMP4fviosrcx6a55tbDLCwDVOI/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WWMP4fviosrcx6a55tbDLCwDVOI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-6515393001048537170</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:31:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-11-07T20:32:02.078+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">techie gadget</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">technology</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">learning</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">blogging event</category><title>Technology and ME</title><atom:summary>I admit I am not a techie. I often tell myself that I should have take Computer studies when I was in college so I more adept with technology but no use crying over spilled milk. I am making the most of what I know now, even trying to learn as much as I can. Like when I started blogging, I don't even know how to link a site, but with persistence I learned by myself. So I get I am a self-taught </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/11/technology-and-me.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6hJxNIdVakzrz5tG_pMG8TLg2uM/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6hJxNIdVakzrz5tG_pMG8TLg2uM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-4256816456614647178</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:13:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-11-07T20:16:46.865+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">family business</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fulfillment</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">business venture</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">musings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bazaar business</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">about me</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">starting a business</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Christmas Bazaar</category><title>Exhausted but happy</title><atom:summary>Running your own business can be exhausting but at the end of the day, the fulfillment gives me a lot of happiness. The mixed feelings is like a roller coaster ride. Anxiety steps in once you start the exhibit, because you're worried that you won't hit the target but once the sales come in, you're filled with delight. :-)


As I write this post, I get ready for the next day to go out and source </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/11/exhausted-but-happy.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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I recently got the chance take care of a four-month old baby. My BIL's nanny had to go on a break and I volunteered my services. How can I refuse such an angel?

The experience was sort of second nature to me. Hubby and the kids enjoyed the little bundle of joy. As for me, it felt like I'm a mom to a newborn once again. Waking up in the middle of the night to feed her, giving her a bath daily, </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/11/baby-in-house.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CBdYkv3F_CQ/TrTOcLgwn_I/AAAAAAAAA3c/j2AgdWKHzDc/s72-c/Ariana9-3.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uXDfcK8OXg6ezSOhWxC4HbIR0F4/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uXDfcK8OXg6ezSOhWxC4HbIR0F4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-1536691620110771387</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:16:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-10-07T20:20:34.603+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">yoga</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">exercise and fitness</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">My fitness Journal</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">health and wellness</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Yoga practice</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fitness regimen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">conquering your fear</category><title>Conquering my fears</title><atom:summary>I was ecstatic when I came home from Yoga practice today. You ask me why???? I was able to conquer my fear and did my first hand stand, wheel and my second shoulder stand. Whew!!! I can't believe it myself. It was a liberating experience to discover my strength.

Last week, I decided to conquer my fear and join the Vinyasa Flow classes instead of the beginners FNR or the Flexibility not Required </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/10/i-was-ecstatic-when-i-came-home-from.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2266210964_6447c718ec_t.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>1</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mUpvbJwIIKdv-LZSTCCHrREX7WQ/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mUpvbJwIIKdv-LZSTCCHrREX7WQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-1087553008233802503</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:26:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-10-01T17:31:41.294+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business Opportunity</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Christmas season</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">about me</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">starting a business</category><title>Business, Business...</title><atom:summary>I am overwhelmed! I can't seem to hush up and conceal my excitement cause I am truly eager to start another business venture. Although I am not yet at liberty to divulge the details, I will soon!

Since the Christmas season is fast approaching, I decided to try another business venture knowing that this season is the time for giving, the time where people will spend their money for themselves and</atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/09/business-business.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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So far, I have not encountered anything negative on these </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/09/value-for-your-money.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total><description>
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It's been almost almost a month since I attended my first yoga class at Urban Ashram, and I can definitely say I am hooked! Yes! Despite the challenging poses -- especially with my existing "carpal tunnel" and the fact that  my muscles get sore from time to time, I keep coming back. The physical limitations I experience  does not stop me from coming back. I know that Yoga requires commitment </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/09/i-got-hooked.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mHqt6Yk_npw/TniVU29yuTI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/bAgaeofNl5w/s72-c/yoga.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>2</thr:total><description>
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My boy has always been fascinated with cars, most especially sports cars. At a young age of 6, he would sit down with his dad and watch Formula 1 races on television. His fave at that time was Michael Schumacher, who was then racing for Ferrari. Until now, his fascination with expensive sports cars has not dwindled, every time he sees sports cars on the street, he would know the brand and the </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/09/boys-and-sports-cars.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-REfV8iC5QV0/TnFxfbv6hDI/AAAAAAAAA3M/3AmygMYxvLU/s72-c/Yellow%2BLamborghini.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uvTqXfeULtswthbpXCZdUSNFcoY/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uvTqXfeULtswthbpXCZdUSNFcoY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-367631858596406833</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:23:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-08-30T20:51:01.797+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">dreams</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">patience</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">reflections</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">musings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">perseverance</category><title>Learning to wait patiently...</title><atom:summary>I have come to a realization: When the blessings that we desperately long for seems so far away, we must learn to wait patiently.

Everything happens for a reason. Despite the long wait, I try to look at the positive things I have learned (..and still is learning) from life's lessons. Patience and Perseverance is probably one of the best traits a person should have. Even when a child acts up and </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/08/learning-to-wait-patiently.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PXiMRwFQ5UU/Tlzb6X8GjdI/AAAAAAAAA28/4iFkyvGTVF8/s72-c/Psalm37.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>3</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/XWF6vvSOAhwEZ4zxEaT6A_WizNY/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/XWF6vvSOAhwEZ4zxEaT6A_WizNY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-742899997335158601</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:47:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-08-19T20:49:40.265+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">treating household help</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Chores for Kids</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">household helpers</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">house and home</category><title>Dealing with Helpers</title><atom:summary>I am blessed with house helpers that are trustworthy and are willing to adhere to my household rules and system, although they are not perfect, but who is? I am just glad that the Lord have answered my prayers. Yes, I prayed for intervention while I was looking for our house helpers. Why? We have had our share of misfortunes in hiring so I truly prayed for some one who trustworthy and with a </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/08/dealing-with-helpers.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tYjj6d-Nvs4/Tk5b0wxdkzI/AAAAAAAAA20/ApIcHqUFAbs/s72-c/Domestic+help.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>1</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WjaQoDGOMYgChxNAOsGBrQZWE70/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WjaQoDGOMYgChxNAOsGBrQZWE70/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-8490017846828400467</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:09:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-08-18T20:22:10.905+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">customer service</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">service that sucks</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">poor customer service</category><title>Where is Customer Service?</title><atom:summary>Last Monday, I had to handle and try to settle our Philhealth claim. I allotted half-day for this errand since I still have tasks to attend to. Knowing that I have all the documents required, I thought the process will be a swift one... I should have known better! 

Since my hubby changed from employed to individually paying member of Philhealth, he apparently had overpayments....meaning he paid </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/08/where-is-customer-service.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6qn5JVkDo34/Tk0CipcJQ1I/AAAAAAAAA2w/s0x44w7JXHg/s72-c/22163-Clipart-Illustration-Of-A-Yellow-Emoticon-Face-Giving-Two-Thumbs-Down-In-Disappointment.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>2</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/n_8hw8D7vJXRxyRisFLQe_sInCo/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/n_8hw8D7vJXRxyRisFLQe_sInCo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-7794673989082765260</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:22:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-08-15T20:22:33.671+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">school projects</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">school</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">school activities</category><title>School Projects</title><atom:summary>As parents, I have trained my children to be independent especially when it comes to their school home work and projects. During their pre-school and in the early years of their primary school, I was hand-on in tutoring them. I wanted to make sure that they establish their study habits and soon they will be on their own. And I guess, that "soon" was the present time. As of now, I no longer stick </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/08/school-projects.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Fp5kpPvXSrLAuyIN3Y8fAufStMw/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Fp5kpPvXSrLAuyIN3Y8fAufStMw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-5494243191338783539</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:28:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-08-31T19:01:16.409+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">coffee talk</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">budgeting</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">living in a budget</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">budget</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">reverse osmosis</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">over a cup of coffee</category><title>Drinking Water</title><atom:summary>Over a cup of coffee is how hubs and I catch up with each other nowadays. And yesterdays, topic was budget! Touchy, touchy, I may say because I admit I am in charge of the spending department. Teeheeeheee.

Anyway, he talked about stopping the water delivery.  "Huwaaaat???? This is where you can see savings? On  healthy drinking water?" Naturally, I was hysterical to say the least. I could almost</atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/08/drinking-water.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V2pRTqipf_U/TkOuot_GnVI/AAAAAAAAA2s/BRCZ8J_n0dc/s72-c/Faucets.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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What about the groom? We even forget to get the groom something whimsical. Hubs and I discussed this and he shared that the bride should be given full attention on this day, </atom:summary><link>http://www.sassymomscorner.com/2011/08/remembering-groom.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (SASSY MOM)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4925542804_0c8648f71e_t.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total><description>
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&lt;a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eDTcmZqitBid7liTJAXPbbgLbU8/1/da"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eDTcmZqitBid7liTJAXPbbgLbU8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727930838549791526.post-8076658586815796563</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:53:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-07-15T12:53:41.580+08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">summer fun</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">adrenaline high</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">summer activities</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">parenting</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">adventures</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Kids at play</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">raising kids</category><title>Outdoor play</title><atom:summary>With all the techie gadgets available for our children to play, it seems that most of their time are devoted to indoor fun which I find very unhealthy. They seem to be hypnotized with those console and computer games, which is why I make it a point to limit their use especially during school days. And during school breaks, I want them to experience outdoor fun and steer clear of any gadgets. 

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