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Get to Know Me: 25 Questions Tag

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 12:01:00 -0500

I apologize for having neglected this page for a while. Things have just been hectic. But it's okay because I only do this when I have free time. And I talk to you (friends) all the time anyways :0 This is a tag from cooperscloset11.blogspot.com. Feel free to do this tag and please leave your link so i can see them also.

1. Where were you 3 hours ago?
* At Kroger 8am to get some groceries.

2. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
* Yes, my phone :)

3. What are you wearing right now?
* A white house dress that was gifted to me by a good friend.

4. What are the colors of your bedroom walls?
* Just cream everywhere, haha, so boring!

5. Who is the last person you sent a message or comment/BBM?
* Last messaged Nae Sang Myong last night

6. What does your last text message say?
* OK baby

7. Can you taste the difference between Pepsi and Coke?
* I think so. I feel like Pepsi is a lot sweeter and Coke is more acidic.

8. Is you hair curly or straight?
* Straight

9. Which is the hardest thing you ever had to do?
* um, having to live thousands of miles away from my family.

10. Favorite 2 color combination?
* red/gold

11. What is your favorite accessory?
* I never take off my cuff bracelet

12. Which current celebrity's style do you admire most?
* Louise Roe and Lauren Conrad

13. What is your favorite fashion store/shop?
* Nordstrom and I also find myself at Macy's a lot :)

14. When was the last time you drove out of town?
* This past summer, We flew!

15. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
* Television that has been on forever. We seldom turn it off :(

16. What was the last thing you bought?
* groceries?

17. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?
* It's going to be a great day!

18. Favorite food?
* anything Korean and sushi

19. Biggest turn off?
* Pessimistic people and the ones who brag every little thing on Facebook!

20. What do you always have on you/wear?
* Silver Cuff bracelet and my diamond studs

21. What does your screen name mean/ how did you come up with it?
* I just liked it at the time, lol. Now i want to use a new one.

22. Favorite style of top/blouses?
* Flowy, comfortable, dressy

23. Favourite TV show?
* ahh, too many to mention: Monk, CSIs, Joe Kenda, a lot on E!, etc

24. What is a favorite TV show from your childhood?
* Beverly Hills 90210

25. What does your dream bedroom look like?
* Just like a dream! hahaha i give much thought about that

American Sign Language Alphabet

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 09:36:00 -0400

Hanul shows the American Sign Language Alphabet that she learned in Pre K last year. Hope this video is helpful. Thank you for watching.

Please don't forget to subscribe to her YouTube channel for more videos!

Silly Cravings: Homemade Egg & Cheese Tortilla

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:44:00 -0400

Silly Cravings ~ "Many people think it's crazy. Some call it a disorder. I call it happiness." ♡.Skye.

Silly Cravings is my blog's new series featuring specific types of food that I'm currently obsessed with and consuming it repeatedly for a decent amount of time. Check my first entry HERE.

Leaning towards the healthy side (i guess!) this 100% whole wheat, soft, medium tortillas pleased my palate. Heating it on a medium setting, flip over to expose the warm side of the tortilla and pour the whisked egg on it. It will automatically stick until it cooks. Transfer it in a plate, put cheese then roll. Cut it in half like in the picture. Serve with a glass of orange juice.

You can definitely experiment on your tortilla if you want to add something on it. Always do what makes you happy. Enjoy!

FREE Call / Text anywhere

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 02:31:00 -0400

Today, I am going to talk about an app that my friends, family and I have been enjoying for the past year. And the best part about it is, it's FREE! Yes, you read it right. The app is called KakaoTalk Messenger.

But first, you need to have a smartphone to be able to download this app irregardless of what phone company you belong to. This app also works with iPod touch and iPads thru wifi.

Secondly, your phone should be able to accept a text message or receive a call. If you cannot accept messages on your phone, don't worry. You can have KakaoTalk call you for the code. This is what I did to set up KakaoTalk on my daughter's iPod touch. I had KT call me on my landline to get the code. Please have a pen and paper ready so you won't forget the code.

Once you have the app downloaded, just follow instructions to set up your account. Then you're ready to go. I would recommend setting up your KakaoID, meaning a unique name that you can remember easily so your friends who just had their accounts made would be able to find you immediately.

Your phone number will remain private to anyone. You can just give your KakaoID for them to add you, no numbers necessary. But, for those people who are already in your contacts list, they will automatically be added to your Kakao contacts once they decide to make a Kakao account.

I am personally very happy with this app. I saved a lot of money buying call cards to call my friends and family from all over the world. The connection is really good. Now I talk to them anytime I want and vice versa, yes, for FREE! As long as there is wifi, you're in touch with the world.

Let me know what your thoughts are if you have tried it. Have fun!

♢ ♡ ∞

Silly Cravings: Nacho All The Way by Taco Mac

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Wed, 29 May 2013 01:22:00 -0400

Is it just me or is there anyone else out there who have an uncontrollable urge to consume the same type of food repeatedly over a certain period of time? Many people think it's crazy. Some call it a disorder. I call it happiness. This will be the first of the series called "Silly Cravings".

This month I have just been ordering one of my all-time favorites Nacho All The Way from Taco Mac over and over. Most of the time I crave for it at midnight. Thank goodness they open until 2AM. And thank goodness my husband is very supportive to go out and get them for me #spoiledwife. I promise it is not a PMS thing. This is just the way I am.

Composed of crispy tortilla chips smothered with chili, seasoned ground beef, red beans, cheese, jalapeño, onions, tomatoes and shredded lettuce. As you can see in the photo, I separate the jalapeño because I don't like it. But it left just a perfect amount of tang in there. It is served with their homemade salsa and most importantly, the yummy sour cream. It's what completes it. Hea-ven!

Let me know if you also enjoy this one or tell me what your favorites are so I can try it. Do what makes you happy!

Quick & Easy Snack: Egg Sandwich

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:17:00 -0400

One of our super fast go-to snacks or even breakfast. A quick, easy and simple egg spread sandwich that me and my family enjoy. I know it's a no-brainer recipe but i haven't yet met anyone who uses this same method. I hope it will give someone another variety to add in their snack/meal time.

You will need:

100% whole wheat sliced bread (preferred) plain or toasted
1 pc hard boiled egg (peeled)
2 tbspful mayonnaise (adjust to your liking)

Mash the egg using a fork. Throw in the mayo. Done!

Fight Allergy/Flu: FAST!

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:00 -0400

I don't know about you, but i have the worst allergy to pollen ever. It makes my eyes itch like crazy. It makes me sneeze like nobody's business. It makes me look so weak and tired like I am about to die. My body just get exhausted for days. I was so desperate to find the perfect remedy for this disease. I have tried every allergy medicine on the counter available out there and even got some doctor's prescription, but to no avail. Nothing made me feel better. Some medicines work for a while but after using it for, like, a week or so, it's no longer effective on me.

Until six years ago (year 2007 to be exact), i met this wonderful black lady in Walmart. It turns out that she used to have the same problem as me. She highly recommended this allergy medicine (capsule), Walmart brand, very inexpensive (less than $5 for 100 capsules) and it made my flu go away in less than an hour. YES! that fast. I was so amazed by this product that i always stock up in my medicine cabinet. I am so thankful to that wonderful lady, ever since i have been using this capsule until now. And it never fails me.

(click photo)
Let me just say that this helped me get ~only~ a temporary relief from that flu or pollen allergy you may have. I definitely feel normal right after use. What i do is take 2 caps every 4-6 hours, just sit and relax for about 30 mins after taking it (like, don't do anything). It's so much better than the more expensive brands i have tried. No more red ugly eyes. No more sneezing. No more suffering.

I hope this post would help somebody out. If you have tried this one, please let me know how it worked for you. If you are taking other medicines and would like to try, please consult your doctor first. Take care.

Pancit Palabok (ings)

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Fri, 9 Dec 2011 21:27:00 -0500

This is just a copy of the palabok recipe i have tried and liked. I have to put it here so i can have access to it any time and wherever i am.

It's actually just a list of ingredients :)

1 pck (1 lb) rice noodles (bihon)

Sauce:

2 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 lb ground pork
1 tbsp annatto powder
3 c pork broth
1 pc shrimp cube
5 tbsp all purpose flour
2 tbsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp ground pepper

Garnish:

1/2 c chicharon (pounded)
cooked shrimps (optional)
fried garlic
2 pcs lemon

Oh! how i love noodles hahahah

Glider/Rocker Makeover

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Sat, 2 Jul 2011 23:56:00 -0400

Like i mentioned in my last post, 2011 is a pretty good year for me. Things are going really well in my life, big events happening and i made a few but time-consuming little projects which I'm really proud of.

One of them is this simple glider/rocker which i got for a good price tag from an antique store a couple miles away from my house. I redid the cushioning since it's pretty old and gross. I mean, I just don't want to use something that multiple other people were using for, say, at least 10 years or more.
BEFORE (green & gross) and AFTER (beige brown diamonds)

So i purchased about 2 yards of upholstery fabric and a new foam from my craft store. I chose something that's kind of muted and will go with any decor in my house. It's not the best color nor print though, but it's the prettiest one i could find in the clearance aisle hehe. Come on, we all love deals right?

The finished product? =======>>>>>

I love it and it works perfectly. Great for resting or rocking a baby to sleep; the reason i bought this rocker in the first place :)

As promised... Fettuccine Alfredo!

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Sat, 3 Apr 2010 00:58:00 -0400

Yes, i know! I'm slacking on my blogs but who could resist the fabulous weather outside? hmp.

Before i forget, I would like to express my gratitude to a dear friend, EJE, who happily shared this mouth-watering dish to me.

To Bchai... Here's the Fettuccine Alfredo i have been telling you about. I made it quite a few times and it never fails to satisfy my cravings. Enjoy it, i know you will :)

Directions:

Cook your fettuccine noodles according to directions in the back.

It's all about the SAUCE......

In a non-stick pot, mix and simmer:

1/2 butter stick
1 tsp minced garlic
sliced onion
1/2 can corned beef
1 can (225ml) Nestle table cream
1/2 cream cheese (half of that philadelphia rectangle box)
bacon bits pack from the grocery
cooked shrimps
pepper/salt
mushroom
half can (small) evaporated milk

LOVE LOVE LOVE this sauce.... It's actually better than Olive Garden! No pun intended.

Revised: 04.03.10

Naked Phone yet Protected?

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0400

After several cellphones ago, I am getting bored and tired with all different colors of both hard and silicone cases. Did not pay much attention to the transparent ones buzz up until now.

Thank heavens to Facebook, i came across this page of clear armor protective film from Case-mate. I was pretty hesitant at first but eventually took the plunge. Turns out, it was the best decision i ever made after Clarisonic. Super easy installation. No issues at all. Also comes with a lifetime warranty (as long as you have the same phone of course!), you can't beat that!

The clear armor is made with the highest quality protective film which is also used to protect Apache helicopter blades from damages in Desert Storm... amazing!

Why haven't i thought of googling this thing before? Honestly, I thought colored cases were cool... lmao!

At long last, I can carry my gorgeous phone everywhere showing it's true beauty without having to worry of it being rubbed/scraped on with anything inside my purse or my accessories when I'm holding it. This is the perfect defense for dirty, ugly scratches. You may think it's bare naked but it is definitely protected. Duh, I am in love all over again.

ZIT: Quick Fix

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:02:00 -0400

Ever have those days where you get so excited for the next day? Or a very important event coming? Or just plain nervous? And it seems like little bumps appear on your face that is about to break out. Grrr... the zit alert!

Now some beauty secrets revealed, the cult favorite Mario Badescu Drying lotion heals a pesky pimple literally overnight or after 2-3 uses. It gets rid of any signs of crisis, even a mosquito bite. A little pricey though, $17 for an ounce, but it's definitely worth it.

To use:
DO NOT SHAKE THE BOTTLE. Stick a q-tip down the bottom pink layer and dab it on whiteheads or affected areas before going to bed. Crisis averted the next morning. That easy.

Beauty TIP: Experts say to fill up on blueberries and nuts if you suffer from acne. Avoid dairy products.

Do you have any beauty tips to share? I would love to hear anything from you.

Soup for Hangover?

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:27:00 -0400

Book-uh Gook a.k.a. Dried pollack slices (whiting fish) soup is a good thing to have on those cold mornings and nights. It is also said to make you feel better after a night of drinking to eradicate awful hangovers. It tastes good too.

With 7 super easy ingredients (in bold texts), finish in 15 minutes...

What you need:

1. Half pound of Dried whiting slices, soaked in water (1min), rinse and squeeze out. Throw it in a heated non-stick pan on a medium high setting.

2. Pour in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil. Stir. Stir. (About 3 mins)

3. As soon as fish turns a little golden brown, put in about 5 cups of water and boil for 10 minutes.

4. While waiting for water to bubble, put 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Dashida (Beef flavor soup stock only available at oriental stores)

5. The last 2 mins would be pouring one beaten egg mixed with sliced scallion as a finishing touch for the soup.

By now it would look similar to an egg drop soup.

And you're done. Enjoy your meal! 맛있게 드세요!

P.S. I'll post a photo if i don't forget taking one :j

Korean Side Dish (Recipes)

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:22:00 -0500

Okay. This is not exactly a blog entry but i need a place to store these so i can easily find them if i need them later on (in case i forget). So just pass if not interested :)

Soybean paste Sauce (SamJang)

2 tablespoonful soybean paste
1 tablespoonful hot red pepper paste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon Dashida
3 stalks green onion (small slices)

YangPa MuChim (Onion side)

Thin slices Spanish onion (crispy)
soak in coldf water for 10 mins with vinegar 25%
DRAIN
1/2 Dashida
Red Pepper (dried)
Sesame oil 1/2 tsp

Fish Cake (Odeng)

Onion
Sweet pepper
Odeng (sliced)
Dashida
Little Red Pepper
Minced Garlic
Green Onion

Cucumber (Oy Muchim)

Korean Cucumber
Green Onion
Minced Garlic
Dashida
Red Pepper paste 1 tsp
Sesame Oil

Mackerel-Kimchi Fish Stew (Godong-ah Jurim)

Kimchi
Mackerel
Onion

Mix:
Soy sauce
Red pepper
Dashida 1 tbsp
minced garlic
2 tbsp vegetable oil
water (same amount as soy sauce)

Green Onion Pancake (Pa-jeon)

1 cup frying mix
3 cups pancake mix
1 egg
3 cups water
green onion
Mixed seafood
oyster

DIY: Pedicure

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Sat, 6 Mar 2010 21:10:00 -0500

I apologize for this late follow up post of my manicure tutorial.

When you have a manicure, of course, you need to have a pedicure too, correct? It just don't feel right when you don't have both.

Personally, I do my toenails first before doing my fingernails for an obvious reason: I don't want to mess up my manis.

So here we go:

1. Start with clean toenails always.

2. This is my favorite part. Soak your feet for 10-15 minutes (I do it for 30, shh!) in warm water in a bubbling foot spa massager with a foot soak (i.e. epsom salts, etc). Or you can use a regular basin and fill it with warm water.

3. Apply a callus dissolver and allow a couple of minutes for it to penetrate depending on buildup. Then buff the ugly stubborn calluses away. Wash thoroughly with water.

TIP: A good callus dissolver is available at any nail supplies stores BUT you have to be a nail technician to shop there. I am not a nail technician, but i got lucky the owner was there when i went and i befriended her so she made me an exception, yayy!

4. Then it's basically the same steps 2~9 as the DIY manicure CLICK HERE!

TIP: Except the Step 5 is rinse and apply a spa strength callus treatment foot cream. In other words, foot lotion.

Helpful Hints:

* Before going to bed, apply petroleum jelly all over your feet and wear socks overnight. This will give you soft pretty feet in the morning.

* You can do your spa pedicure as often as you like. It's really time-consuming so i do once a month but change polish color twice a month.

Check out my DIY: Manicure tutorial HERE!

Hope this helps :)

Android Apps for Kids

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:39:00 -0500

Juggling my role as a mom from keeping my household together, to running errands, and also not forget to take care of myself :B I am super busy everyday.
I needed something to entertain my 2 year old daughter for a little bit while I finish what I'm doing.

The android market offers tons of free apps designed for children. Since there's too many, I have decided to post a separate entry for cool Android Apps for Kids. Click HERE for my previous post of Cool Android Apps.

We actually have "Your Baby Can Read Program" and I feel really bad because I get too lazy to play it for her every single day. It's a really good program though and it has received positive reviews BUT you have to have a lot of patience and time to teach your kid with it. I will still keep trying though.

HJ is always my number one priority and I try so hard to give her all the time I can but sometimes, I have to get other stuff done.

Through these apps, she learned a lot of things a pre-schooler learns in school. And I'm so happy with it.

Like my previous post, this too will be updated as soon as I find something better or discover new good fun ones. I installed a lot of them and end up uninstalling the useless ones. These are the apps I keep that she's currently playing with:

ABCs

Colors

Numbers 50

Shapes

Days/Months

Animal Sounds

On-the-Go - teaches different types of transportation vehicles

Toddler Lock - a child lock that teaches colors and shapes with graphics and sounds to keep your toddler entertained without having to worry about them making calls or starting other applications.

Disclaimer: These games though informative and entertaining BUT do not serve to babysit your children. You must not leave the kids unattended, EVER.

A Healthy Relationship

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:09:00 -0500

How do you know that you're in a healthy relationship and how to keep it that way?

With the world's population, currently almost reached 7 billion, how do you know which person is the right one for you? Is it possible? Or do you ever wonder if you're going to be a bachelor/spinster?

For some people who continuously seek a partner in life, they gamble everyday and go through a tough trial and error stage which is quite unfortunate. You are one lucky person if you have already met your perfect match. I have. Congratulations to all of us =B

Certain ingredients are essential in keeping a healthy relationship. It brings happiness to our lives, less stress and no pressure. This is my paradigm of a healthy relationship.

Trust - based on my experience, trust is a very important quality in a healthy relationship. My significant other lets me do anything i want as long as it makes me happy. I would definitely say we are very open and honest to each other. He doesn't care who i talk to, who i chat with and who i go out with. He gives me all the freedom i want, that according to him i completely deserve, yet he doesn't have to feel insecure because he knows exactly where he stands in my life. No wonder we're still together until now, going stronger, ten years and counting, no worthless interruptions. Thank God!

Respect - before we started dating, we already know what our usual routines are. We don't want to change anything we're accustomed to because we accept each other of who and what we are. Don't try to control or manipulate a person like you own them. Value them as a person, an individual, just let him/her be. Although, i try to adjust a little, know the boundaries. In return, i also respect his need for privacy. (sometimes =0)

Support - My better half stands by my side on the most difficult times in my life, helps me go through with it and always there to make me smile. I do the same to him. A healthy relationship is one who knows how to give and take. It should be a two-way street not a one-way ticket.

Communicate & Share - Another significant quality in a healthy relationship is understanding. Not only that means mutual understanding but also understanding each other. Take me and my hubby for example, i speak bisaya and tagalog while he speaks hangok mal, dialects from two totally different countries. We have to meet in the middle to understand each other. Bottom line, English is our primary language at home. Also, we see to it that we teach and share our own languages, traditions and beliefs to each other. Am glad we're both willing to learn and there is a lot of room for positive growth.

Love - of course. For me, the first few months, sometimes even first year, you can not really say you love a person. May just be a mere infatuation. Love takes time just like a tree that grows from a seed. Long distance relationships, for me, don't count. It's a waste of time. You get to know a person better if you live in the same roof. That's when you see their true colors, and as it gradually shows, you're starting to realize if he/she is the one you want to be with forever.

No matter how much you love a person, if you don't know how to practice these qualities listed above, too often such relationships fail. Of course, there's also a number of important factors involved to keep a healthy relationship, to wit: physically, financially, emotionally and sexually. Remind me if i forgot something.

They also say love makes the world go round and it's ALL you need. All you need??Then i say, "when hunger enters the door, love jumps out of the window". Duh!! Hmm, where did that come from?

Lastly, if i have said something offensive or not so pleasant to your eyes in reading this post, I do apologize. It's unintentional. I believe in the freedom of speech, and i just want to express what i truly feel inside. This blog is purely based on my own experience, not just my imagination. I expect everybody to respect that and i will do the same for you. You can leave me a message/comment, but please be subtle. Thanks!

To My Beloved Late Grandma FCDS

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:05:00 -0500

Dear Grandma,

It's been 8 long years. There's nothing i can do to bring you back but i know you're not gone. No words can describe how i feel inside. I just wish i could share with you my life right now. Thank you for everything you have made of me. I love you so much and Happy Birthday, Lola! (it's February 10 today in my country) and yes, we still celebrate your birthday.

I MISS YOU
(by Miley Cyrus - not a big fan, but i love these perfectly written lyrics. It's just how i feel, really. I literally cry every time i play the song. I miss you so much, my LOLA!) ~ watch live performance on Oprah below.

Sha-la-la-la-la, sha-la-la-la-la
You used to call me your angel
Said I was sent straight down from heaven
You'd hold me close in your arms

I loved the way you felt so strong
I never wanted you to leave
I wanted you to stay here holding me

[CHORUS:]
I miss you
I miss your smile
And I still shed a tear
Every once in a while
And even though it's different now
You're still here somehow
My heart won't let you go
And I need you to know
I miss you, sha la la la la
I miss you

You used to call me your dreamer
And now I'm living out my dream
Oh how I wish you could see
Everything that's happening for me
I'm thinking back on the past
It's true that time is flying by too fast

[CHORUS]

I know you're in a better place, yeah
But I wish that I could see your face, oh
I know you're where you need to be
Even though it's not here with me

[CHORUS x2]

(I miss you)

The Unhealthy Relationship

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:06:00 -0500

Symptoms of an unhealthy relationship, according to me:

~ starts when you feel unhappy, scared and worried.

~ when you're better staying late at work and not looking forward to seeing your incompetent and super boring partner's face at home.

~ You breathe a sigh of relief when you see him drive away

~ becomes abusive verbally and physically

~ when you feel pressure to change to make the other person happy

~ when the other person tries to control and suffocate you

~ when you start yelling and hitting at each other in an argument

~ when you feel stagnant, there's no hope for you to grow in the relationship.

Every relationship varies and people handle each situation differently. The more you try to hold onto this unhealthy relationship, the more damage it will cause you and your ego.

To me, this abusive other person is not worth your time and effort. Find a way to escape from that hell house and leave the loser. Loser begets loser.

Go have a happy life! You deserved a lot better.

Disclaimer: This is just my opinion and facts I see in most problematic relationships and some of them related from my own personal experience so cut me some slack!:)

Cool Apps for Android

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:31:00 -0500

Out of (currently) 20,000 plus and counting apps in the Android market, it is kind of overwhelming to think which one suits you best. You can try and download all of them and see for yourself if you want to keep it or not. But to those people who don't have the time (to do this) are probably wondering which ones are good, useful and entertaining?

To help you get started, this is my personal list of Android apps which i think is pretty cool to try. I'm still discovering new ones, so expect more apps to be added or removed in the future. Best of all, they're FREE! Click HERE to see Apps for Kids that i find interesting.

Aside from the obvious apps (like Facebook and Twitter) that you will surely download, these are my personal picks as of now.

Key Ring ~ This app puts all your membership or reward cards in one place minus the clutter of plastic in your purse. The only drawback is that it only works in establishments that uses gun/handheld scanners. It's so cool, the cashiers usually drop their jaws when i pull out my phone. LOL!

Shop Savvy ~ A barcode scanner. It's so fun and helpful when you go to the store and scan a barcode then it will show you the list of online and other local prices.

Call Faker ~ Are you having a boring conversation with someone that you want to get out of it so bad? Download this app set the contact, time, and ringtone and your phone will ring with a fake call, allowing you to get out of those awkward situations!

Sneaky Fart ~ 30 different realistic and funny fart sounds! great as an icebreaker when hanging around with friends.

My Days (Period & Ovulation) ~ It tracks and predict your period, ovulation and fertility.

Dizzler ~ an interactive music on demand engine. Stream millions of songs free on your Android.

TV.com ~ watch full episodes of your favorite TV shows from CBS, The CW, CNET, ET, Showtime and so much more! on your phone on wifi and cellular networks.

Metal Detector ~ it turns your cellphone into a metal detector. It's pretty cool but sometimes it's sensitivity is just inconsistent.

Bonsai Blast ~ this is really an entertaining game. I could play it for hours.

TIP: Just make sure to carry your cellphone charger along with you because having many apps will drain battery life quickly.

For more cool apps, visit www.androidanarchy.com

Do you have any cool android apps you want to add? Please share them with meme :)

FTC Disclaimer: I am not, in any way, affiliated to this company or whatsoever.

DIY: Manicure

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:35:00 -0500

Do you want to give yourself a fabulous manicure at home but don't know what to do or what kind of tools you need to buy/use?

Are you having a hard time finding the one nail technician who can give you the polished look that exceeds your standards? I know that not everyone is particular but some people don't mind having those little bubbles or missed spots after the technician finished their nails but what the heck, you should get what you paid for.

Every single girl, sometimes even men know how to paint their own nails, but not everyone knows how to do it the right way or should i say the nail salon way :) Yes, i will guide you through the whole process.

Follow these easy simple steps:

1. Start with clean nails.

2. Clip or file your nails to desired length at preferred style (rounded or square) then buff.

3. Apply cuticle softener/remover and gently push your cuticles backwards using a cuticle pusher or manicure stick.

4. Take out the cuticles with a nipper. Please take note that this one needs practice. If you are not comfortable, just don't remove your cuticles. You don't want to end up cutting yourself. Some people prefer keeping it anyway.

5. Wash your hands one more time, moisturize and dry.

6. Apply the base coat or primer to help set your nail polish. This will prevent from chipping and peeling.

7. Put on your favorite nail polish color with 2-3 coats each nail. TIP: Apply first coat to all of your nails first to give it enough time to dry a little bit then top it off with the second coat. Do the same for the third coat if you want.

8. The last step is to apply a dry fast top coat which is just a clear polish to seal off the nails and make it more glossy and prolong the life of your manicure.

9. This part is optional but i always like to use a nail dryer nail conditioner spray (instructions on bottle). Not only it helps eliminate the long wait of drying your wet nails but it also moisturizes and conditions.

Helpful TIP: You can do steps 1~5 every two-three weeks depending on what you like. Steps 6~9 can be done as often as you change polish color. For example, i change polish color once or twice a week :)

There you go. You did it! Now show me your pretty nails.

P.S. Nail products are available at any beauty supply or cosmetic stores near you.

Check out my DIY: Pedicure tutorial!!

How To: Hibachi Style Vegetables

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:01:00 -0500

I will teach you the easiest way to make Hibachi-style vegetables. This is the exact same vegetable dinner you order at expensive Japanese restaurants, even better. Believe me, i know so. This is one of my personal favorites.

It should look like this...
BEFORE
AFTER
Things You need: (Same order when you're cooking)
Butter
Onion
Green Bell Pepper
Broccoli
Zucchini
Carrots
pinch of salt
Sesame Seeds
Pepper
sprinkle of Soy Sauce (put this last or it will burn your food).

Get all the vegetables sliced and ready. Put them all together in a bowl.

Please take note that the broccoli needs a little extra attention. Cut it in smaller portions. Boil about 2 cups of water plus a dash or two of salt. In that boiling water, put the broccoli in for 1.5 minutes. Rinse it with cold water, drain and mix it with the rest of the veggies.

Personally, i prefer using organic (pick the prettiest one you find) and low-sodium soy sauce. But you can use whatever you have available.

Just like cooking fried rice, melt the butter and pour the bowl of veggies in the pan, cooking on high setting for 4~5 minutes. Right before you turn off the fire, sprinkle the sesame seeds and your low-sodium soy sauce enough to make the veggies look darker. Mix gently.

That's it. A hearty good meal.

Your hibachi-style veggies ~ ready, crisp and delicious! yummm....

Pretty Frugal but Fabulous: Beauty Edition

noreply@blogger.com (.Skye.) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:47:00 -0500

With today's lousy economy (and I'm telling you it's getting worse each month), I have decided to cut off my expenses starting middle of 2009 especially in the beauty department. Turns out, I'm really making a progress. I can see a big difference.

Here are some tips I came up with on being frugal but staying fabulous: Beauty Edition. Please note that this post will be constantly updated when something important comes up.

1. Shop once a month for your beauty essentials. Make a list of the things "you think" you need then evaluate. You'll find out that you can live without most of them. Don't be tempted of anything that says SALE or CLEARANCE, in the end you will not really use them. It is better to own one great product than having a lot of junk ones in your vanity table. Been there, done that.

2. Buy 1 item per category. For example, you don't have to get 2 kinds of moisturizers. One tinted moisturizer will do it or you may prefer a regular one. Or, one blush is enough, you don't have to buy all colors. Or, stick to your favorite perfume, keep using it and it will become your signature scent... and so on!

3. Quit going to the nail salon. Learn how to Do-It-Yourself, it's very easy and simple. Trust me, the results are much better. I said much better because I have been to dozens of nail salons (expensive and cheap) but all of them is not good enough for me. There's only one vietnamese guy that can pass my standards in doing the nails but he's like 30 mins away from my house. Even if i set up an appointment with him, it's not guaranteed that he can render me his services the moment i arrive (sometimes i have to wait 15-20 mins). I got tired, that's when i decided to do my own. Now i have fresh colors once or twice a week if i feel like doing it. And i save a lot of money, time and gas.

4. Go to your hair salon every 3 months instead of going every 6-8 weeks. Honestly, I go have my hair trimmed every 5 months and treat my hair once a year (i.e. magic perms).

5. Reduce going to spas/massages unless you're really stressed or have muscle pains. Best alternative is going to an unlimited sauna/spa. I am so lucky i have one 10 mins from my house. They're open 24 hours and you can stay there as long as you like. You can get services too but we're trying to be frugal here so we have to do it ourselves. They have different heated mineral pool, cold bath pool, aqua jets, dry/wet sauna (i call it steamers), relaxing lounge, healing rooms, mini gym... use all for 25 bucks. Definitely count me IN! P.S. Don't forget to bring your scrubbies.

6. Do your facials at home. There are so many products to choose from. It's just about finding the right one that works for your skin.

7. Make yourself busy so you forget about going out. BLOG!

When you think about it, beauty products are really not a necessity. They belong to unnecessary expenses. I know a lot of people who don't wear makeup and good for them coz that's a big plus in their bank account. But there are people who can't live without some beauty essentials, like me :))

This post simply serves as a guide for girls/women like me who are into vanity but want to improve their spending habits.

Hope this helps. If you have some tips you'd like to share, please feel free to post it here.