jif photojournal

All In The Right Time

2012-01-27T11:29:00.000-08:00

We've had several talks about moving to a bigger apartment since we're still saving for our future house purchase. We had to sort out the pros and cons of moving and came up with a decision to sacrifice a bit more with our little place right now because it will be more trouble for us to move right now. The thought of having a bigger space is very tempting but with thorough and deep thinking,

Misplaced Mails

2012-01-24T15:29:00.000-08:00

What do you do when somebody else's mail was accidentally placed in your own mailbox? This happened to us many times, since we're living in an apartment complex people share cluster mailboxes. Given all the mails the mailman has to handle it's understandable if he'll have few mistakes from time to time. In some cases, mails of previous tenant were not updated and unfortunately lands in ours

Happy New Year of The Dragon!!!

2012-01-22T22:55:00.000-08:00

We're Launching: Thrifty Means Shop

2012-01-22T22:52:00.000-08:00

One of the many reasons why I haven't been updating our blogs and blog hopping is because I've been working on little by little our online thrift store. Yup, we're launching our first online store which will have new and gently used items. Since I've always been into business as a kid I think it's about time to give it a kick again. Deciding on having it online is a better option for

Chill Time At Home

2012-01-21T01:47:00.000-08:00

It's been a very tiring day for me having to clean our place almost the whole day, taking care of baby, cooking and organizing all over. It was good because I was able to check things to throw and things to keep. I also took the chance to recycle all the boxes we have, wrapping it in vinyl adhesive paper made it look like new and just like one of those shelving bins you buy from stores.

That Old Little Datsun

2012-01-21T01:02:00.000-08:00

Car maintenance surely can cost you a lot of money and the thing is, you need to get it done. You can only prolong the repairs for a bit but sooner it has to be attended or else it could mean more trouble. You can't mess around with cars or else your safety could be at risk. That's what we had to deal with our old little datsun, we sent it for repairs and maintenance few weeks ago.

Baby's Turning 2 Soon

2012-01-19T22:37:00.000-08:00

Baby is almost turning 2, roughly 2wks left and our little boy will be celebrating his birthday. Up to now I can't decide what to do because the weather is changing and looks like it will be raining later on. Having it over at the park is the best option but that is if the weather permits. It is very ideal if the place can be big enough for the kids to play but also safe without us parents

Online Security

2012-01-19T22:36:00.000-08:00

Lately there were alarming news about people losing their money in their bank accounts due to the tampered self-service checkout counter in one particular grocery here in US. The situation became so uncontrollable that the store has issued a notice for people to close their accounts in order to save their money. The amount of damage was in bigger scale, many people were affected and even

Big Bang!

2012-01-17T17:40:00.000-08:00

Me and hubs have a tv favorite every weekday evening, The Big Bang Theory. At first we didn't pay attention to the show as it replaced one of our evening programs. Not long enough I started getting curious because there's nothing really much to see and somehow a certain commercial attracted my attention. I started watching it and later on hubs was hooked on it already. We love it,

New Year, New Plans

2012-01-14T17:11:00.000-08:00

Last year was quite a ride for me and hubs when it comes to our jobs. His hours at work were high and low, there were months when they had more time and some months really low. It's been tough but there's really nothing to complain about, we're even thankful that he still has regular work and that's more important during this hard time. Our business helps big time in compensating the loss in

Why I Love Shopping Online

2012-01-13T21:41:00.000-08:00

I love going out and bargain hunting in the mall or even just to stroll around and window shop. That's what I do a lot before when I didn't have a baby yet, now it's a totally different story. Going out even just to do a simple grocery, go to the post office or pick up mails can be hard, it all depends on my little boy's mood. There are times when he's on the go but once he feels like staying

Winter Strolls

2012-01-11T22:17:00.000-08:00

It's been a warm winter this year. It's surprisingly warm enough for me and baby to be out and about without having the need to use our car. On a really sunny day we usually stroll around the neighborhood and walk our way to the park. Not much windy days too which gives the chill even on a hot sunny day. We particularly like going to Morgan Park because baby loves to play around the

Baby J Sure Loves The Snow

2012-01-06T23:42:00.000-08:00

"Laughter is the best medicine"

Frozen Chains

2012-01-05T17:42:00.000-08:00

Rain chains are great addition to give a rustic appeal to any garden. It has been used by the Japanese even before as alternatives to downspouts. During earlier times, rain water is collected and stored intended for household usage. A rain chain aids in transporting the rainwater for easier collection. Regular downspouts look plain and simple, if any it is better concealed than

Happy 2012

2011-12-31T00:40:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year To All!!!

Fairy tale shows

2011-12-31T00:39:00.001-08:00

Authored by Leandro Delgado The other day when I was watching shows on our http://www.directstartv.com/localchannels/Texas/T/Thornton/, I noticed how many of them right now about fairy tales. There are two main ones that I can think of off the top of my head. When I first heard about the shows, I thought they were way too similar. I really did not understand how both of them could be on

Filipino Foods Make Us Feel At Home

2011-12-06T15:47:00.001-08:00

We love eating Filipino dishes and good thing I know how to cook those foods, we get to eat our favorites here at home. It still feels different eating those foods here because some ingredients are not easily available therefore the true authentic taste is quite hard to achieve. Though Asian stores have almost everything you'll need, going to those stores isn't as convenient as well.

Our Thanksgiving Feast

2011-12-03T02:07:00.001-08:00

pumpkin cheesecake roasted turkey with rosemary, garlic & mushroom Thank You to all who remembered us on Thanksgiving!

Caring For Your Carpet

2011-12-03T01:15:00.001-08:00

Carpet is one of the most common floor finish here in US. It's very normal to see a whole house or apartment units fully carpeted. Nothing wrong with that though maintenance wise, it needs frequent and thorough cleaning. Dust can settle within the fibers of the carpets which can later on be a possible allergen. How to maintain a clean and healthy carpet flooring? There are simple ways

Baby J's Messy Days

2011-11-24T16:46:00.001-08:00

...last year's photos... Our growing boy has growing number of toys too. Everywhere here at home has toys around, some are neatly kept in their respective bins but most are out for him to play with. It's unavoidable to have some mess from time to time most especially when baby's in the mood to grab his toys and drag all over our place. Sometimes he gets too excited too scribbling on

Blomus Collection

2011-11-22T23:39:00.001-08:00

There's a big rave nowadays about steel furnishings and decors. It gives a place a more up to date look, transforming a simple space with a modern touch. It's amazing how small things can even make a big impact aesthetically to a plain old room. The Stainless Steel Store is the perfect site to browse and search for modern looking items to furnish any home which needs some modern upgrade.

Big And Tall

2011-11-15T14:37:00.001-08:00

Finding the right size for big and tall people can be quite frustrating sometimes. Not all brands and stores carry special sized to fit people who are more gifted with height and body. It's almost better to go straight to specialty stores where they have the exact sizes you're looking for than go through all the trouble searching all over the stores. King Size, the big and tall experts

Black Friday Deals

2011-11-15T10:09:00.001-08:00

The upcoming Black Friday event will surely be a busy day for most shoppers. They say it's the best time to find the greatest deals on electronics, toys and clothes. People take advantage of the cheaper deals to shop for the holiday gift giving too. While some shoppers prefer to do the traditional in store shopping and take their time to browse for their finds, some simply stay home and do

Gaines Mailboxes

2011-11-13T18:23:00.001-08:00

There are many different kinds of mailboxes, all vary in styles and sizes. Though technically speaking, a mailbox is a compartment or a case where incoming mail deliveries are placed. Post box on the other hand is for outgoing postal deliveries. Mails played a big role in people's lives most especially during the earlier years when technology wasn't that advanced yet. It served as a

Baby Cub On The Loose

2011-11-10T23:44:00.001-08:00