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Best Way To Help Your Kid

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:07:00 +0000

Many parents write in to EP about homework battles with their kids. They want to know what to do about a child who procrastinates or who just can’t seem to stay focused on the task at hand. This week James Lehman shares tried and true methods to get kids to sit down and do the work. Homework becomes a power struggle as soon as you try to force your child to do his work and he pushes back. Many parents are trapped in this battle nightly: they’re pulling one way while their child is pulling the other, and in the meantime, no work is getting done at all. Often, when kids start resisting, parents try to use power to get them to do their homework, but for many kids, that will only make matters worse. In fact, you may find that if you threaten your child with punishments or use power to get him to comply, he will simply become more aggressive and more defensive as he digs in his heels—and resists even more. Read Full Article

Stop Smelling Like An Ashtray

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:02:00 +0000

My friend has been addicted to nicotine for so many years. I have always felt bad for him that he could not stop smoking. I could see that it was making him look so old and wrinkles in his face start to grow. But I found this new product for him. He can use the electronic cigarette which does not use the smoke to deliver the nicotine. I'm hoping that he can quit it all together but even if he does not quit now at least that smoke is gone and he is not making his face look old and making his car and house smell like an ashtray.

We Must Serve Or We Die

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:57:00 +0000

He Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve. — Mark 10:45

Dr. Paul Brand told me of a memorable Frenchman named Pierre, who had served in Parliament until he became disillusioned with the slow pace of political change. During a harsh winter, many Parisian beggars froze to death. In desperation, Pierre became a friar to work among them and organize the beggars themselves.

They divided into teams to scour the city for bottles. Next, he led them to build a warehouse out of discarded bricks and start a business processing the bottles. Finally, he gave each beggar responsibility to help another poorer than himself. The project caught on. In a few a one to serve.”

At a leprosy colony in India, Pierre met patients worse off than his former beggars. Returning to France, he mobilized the beggars to build a leprosy ward at a hospital in India.

It is you who have saved us,” he told the grateful patients. “We must serve or we die.” — Philip Yancey

Find a better Car insurance rate today

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:50:00 +0000

I have a friend who was in a couple of accidents in a short period of time. She was dropped by her insurance and was unable to find an insurance company who would give her a good rate. I told her that she should look for a good auto insurance quote online and she would find a better rate than before she had her accidents. She was surprised at how easy it was because she had never checked things out online. She was not quite able to find good rates better than before her accidents but she was able to find rates that were pretty close. So imagine if she had looked before her accidents!

Want To Be A Happy Married Couple?

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:30:00 +0000

This is very interesting article.. It makes me wanna have a baby right now lol.. Seriously, I think the article is true. Having kids are most parents are dreaming for. Oh, I wish I will have mine next year-:)

Happy Time For Others

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:15:00 +0000

You know I really do not like to smoke and I do not think the husband likes to smoke either but, my brother in the Philippines do it once in a while. I am sure they would go crazy if I sent them some Dutch Master cigars the taste is awesome so I am told. I am thinking next time I send a box home I am going to had some of these cigars for my brother. I know they will spend hours talking and smoking these wonderful cigars lol. They will be so happy for sure!

Auction For A Cause

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:28:00 +0000

It’s been a month since typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng brought havoc in the lives of many Filipinos and yet up to now, there is still an outpour of help in the relief and rehabilitation efforts coming from different sectors to support those that have been affected.

A lot of showbiz personalities joined forces as well in helping out the flood victims.

Angel Locsin, a Red Cross Ambassador, spearheaded a campaign that will benefit typhoon victims and asked help from her celebrity friends—Anne Curtis, Dimples Romana and Kris Aquino to donate for her project called "Shop & Share." This is an online auction which showcases personal designer items of showbiz personalities whose proceeds will go to the Philippines. Read more..

Awkward Boy

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:42:00 +0000

The husband son is getting to that age when his face is starting to break out. Of course he is awkward enough without having those huge blemishes on his face. So I think that an acne treatment will really help his self esteem. Even better if we can find a natural product to get rid of the acne or at least make them not so frequent. It seem that for eternity it has been a battle for his age and though it will never go away at least there are natural ways today to tame it.

Off From Work Today

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:44:00 +0000

I am off from work today because the husband and I went to USCIS Baltimore for my biometrics. Last month I sent out my package for my I-1751 Removal of Conditions Status. Thankfully, it was quicker than I could imagine. So, today my appointment for my biometrics was 10 AM, it was just right time when we got there and in 5 minutes I was done. Much easier than I thought huh! Now, I just sit and relax while waiting for my approval and possibly my 10 yr green card-:) Last step will be my Citizenship. Btw, I have huge decision to make If I want to be an American Citizen or not hehe, hopefully next year. Will see..... Good luck to all who are still on the process, everything will be fine as long as you have everything they need.

Training On An Elliptical

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:02:00 +0000

Lately, the husband always tells me about his knee was in pain every time he went for a run. While he is trying to get into shape it is difficult to go out and run or even stay inside and use a tread mill. So he really is thinking about getting an elliptical trainer. Ellipticals have the advantage of having less impact on the joints. So you can put in the miles and the hours need to shed those unwanted pounds with out suffering afterward from those seriously debilitating joint aches. Sometimes, after a run he cannot walk for many days. So I know this will go along way to making him skinny once again.

Believe In Yourself

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:20:00 +0000

"For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth." – Psalm 71:5 The glass elevator in our Tower of Hope was inspired by the El Cortez Hotel in San Diego. The owners of the elegant hotel decided they needed additional elevators, so they hired a group of architects and engineers to figure out the best location, both in terms of appearance and cost. If they put the elevators inside the hotel, they would have to cut a hole in all the floors. What a mess! Plaster dust would be everywhere. As the planners stood deliberating over where to place the elevators, a janitor overhead the conversation. He thought about the horrible mess the hotel was going to be in while all the reconstruction was going on. And the more he thought about it, the braver he became. Finally he approached the group of men and said, "Why don't you put the elevators outside the building?" Nobody had thought of that! The professionals listened and the idea clicked in their imagination. "Why not?" they said. "It's never been done before, but let's try and see how we could do it." So the elevators were built outside the El Cortez Hotel. Since then, many well-known buildings have done the same thing! Common people can be brilliant if they only believe in their own ideas! I don't care who you are. I don't care how poor you are. I don't care how educated you are. I don't care what your race it. I don't care where you are on the economic ladder. You have the same basic brain as any other human being! Believe in yourself. * * * Have you ever abandoned a "brilliant" idea because you lacked self-confidence? Maybe it's time to go back and take a second look!

Keep Away The Food

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:42:00 +0000

It was funny I keep buying slimmer for my shirt because I cannot help but eat too much. But I think better than to buy a slimmer would be to try an appetite suppressant. If the food does not pass between my lips then it will not settle on my hips. I am good until I get hungry then I eat what ever I see. Well, actually I am good for few hours and I can resist for then but eventually it over comes me and I break down and give in and eat. So if I could get rid of my appetite then I know for sure that I could keep these extra pounds off.

Making A World Record?

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:27:00 +0000

I've been following this story of Jessica, a very young sailor trying to make a world record. The youngest sailor who tried to sail around the world. I find it very interesting because it was a lot of going on before she started to sail. If you want to read the whole story click HERE.. I cannot wait more update from her.

Keep Yourself Young Forever

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:17:00 +0000

Really, I am not as old as I look. I think the wrinkles around my eyes make me look old for sure! I think I need to try some wrinkle cream to hide those flaws which make me look old. Actually, I am not thinking about myself but my best friend. I look so young but she looks old because of her wrinkles. I have been smart enough for years to use cream to keep me youthful. If you look youthful then you feel young and so you are beautiful. It's up to you if you follow my lead so you don't end up like my friend looking old because of wrinkles!

Interesting

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:05:00 +0000

A very interesting article you might want to read. Lots of interesting comments as well. Click here to read the full article...

Moving Coast to Coast

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

It is one think to move across town. You can usually arrange so that you can move out of one house and into the other on the same day. You can even use your own truck to get it done, or at least rent one on your own. But moving from one side of the country to the other is a different story all together. There is nothing like cross country moving because it is hard to entrust all your earthly possession to a stranger and then see if everything is there in one piece weeks or sometimes months later. Luckily, there are companies that help to make sure you find that right mover and save you some money at the same time.

Rejoicing Of My Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:58:00 +0000

Your Word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart. — Jeremiah 15:16

For centuries, many Christians were not permitted to read God’s Word in their own language. Instead, they were encouraged to attend Latin services that few could understand.

Then, in 1516, the Dutch scholar Erasmus compiled and published the first New Testament in the original Greek language. This landmark work was the basis for the later publication of Luther’s German Bible, Tyndale’s English Bible, and the King James Version. These translations made the Scriptures understandable to millions of people around the world.

Erasmus could not have known the influence his Greek New Testament would have, but he did have a passion for getting its message to laypeople from all walks of life. In the preface he wrote: “I would have [the Gospels and the Epistles] translated into all languages …. I long for the plowboy to sing them to himself as he follows the plow [and] the weaver to hum them to the tune of his shuttle.”

The prophet Jeremiah reflected this same passion for the Word: “Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your Word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart” (15:16).

Protect Your Computer

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:48:00 +0000

I hate when I get a virus on my computer. It really drives me crazy because it takes days to get it fixed and then sometimes things do not get fixed correctly and then I have to reload all my programs. I think it would just be easier if we got some antivirus software installed on our computer just to keep those viruses off the computer and then I would never have to reload all my programs and pull out my hair. I am sure the husband will find the right one to protect us.

What Is This?

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:35:00 +0000

I thought this LINK is so funny! The husband sent it to me and I almost fell in my chair hahaha.. Check it out maybe the City where you lived now is included in the list lol...

Brighten Your Room

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:03:00 +0000

I keep thinking that the best way to make my house look like a million dollars is to put a nice sconce in the living room. I think I would like to put at least three in my living room and maybe I could use a few more in my dining room. They really do not cost that much and you can put a candle on each one that not only adds to the room with visual beauty but also if you chose the right candles you can have wonderful cent. So not only is your room looking bright but it smells bright.

Devastated Typhoon Hit Philippines

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:56:00 +0000

Ok, I can't help but had tears while watching the devastated storm hit in Manila. A lot of people were affected and seeing them on TV was so sad. Lots of cars flooded on the street and many people were begging for help. My God, I don't know who's to blame? It's nature calamity we can't do nothing about it but Pray! Click this Link for more infos about the typhoon.

What Makes You Feel Better?

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:52:00 +0000

Now that winter is starting I am frustrated that I did not lose all the weight that I wanted. So I read about using hgh supplement to really help heal that which ails you. I have seen the professionals use this stuff and for obvious reasons. It is very effective no matter what your age. It makes you feel like you are a kid again. What better way to take those extra pounds off than to feel like a kid again.

Thank God, I am Safe

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:28:00 +0000

I can't believe what happened to me this week. When I drove to work early in the morning I hit the deer. I didn't saw him jumped in front of my car and the last thing I saw he was on the street lying because the car behind me hit him too. I am lucky that I got through that situation uninjured. I called the husband sounded so nervous, he told me not to worry about it he's going to fix my car what is more important I am safe. So, I keep on driving wondering how much damage my car would be. When I arrived to my work place I checked on my car quickly, thankfully was not totaled. Just my license plate was tearing apart. I really thought my car wrecked pretty bad. Thank God, HE watched over me... have a good night everyone, till my next post....

Elegant Sink For Your House

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:27:00 +0000

I just found an awesome sink for our bathroom. Have you ever looked at stone sinks? I think they look so elegant and would be the highlight of our bathroom if we installed one. It would take our plain boring bathroom and make it extraordinary. Now I will be dreaming all night about redecorating our bathroom. I will not be happy with just the plain looking bathroom we have now. I just love to dream for sure.

Say Yes To A Dream

noreply@blogger.com (Dezz) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:19:00 +0000

"The Lord said, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'" – Isaiah 6:8

"What would you do if you knew you could not fail?" How often has Dr. Robert H. Schuller challenged us with those words? Yet how many even dare to give voice to such dreams? It is not your lack of skills, or education, or knowledge that holds you back from reaching your full potential. It's your lack of faith, your inability to believe in yourself and in God. Imagine standing before God at the end of your life and being shown all that you could have done had you just had more faith! God's work needs people just like you who are courageous enough to dream big. The bigger your dream, the more you can do for others. Think of all the people you can help just by saying yes to God's dream for your life. Say "Yes" to God today.