Wednesday Happy Thoughts

Happiness is...

1. God keeping us safe
2. Plans moving on to our December Baguio Fellowship
3. Kids' registration to free piano and drums lessons
4. Showers of work blessings
5. Started my part-time work

6. Loving family
7. Ever dependable and doting Mom
8. My bestfriend Jen's recovery
9. Meeting Riss again
10. Hosted our Bible study tonight

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The Best Food for Baby

I have been an advocate of breastfeeding after learning all about its benefits to both mother and baby, and after having experienced it myself. It is really true that breast milk is the best food for baby. My own baby was very healthy and never got sick and I attribute all of it to breast milk. There are even studies that suggest that breastfeeding helps increase a child’s IQ.

For six months, my child was exclusively breastfed and then I continued to breastfeed until he reached two years old. It also had a lot of perks for me. It was the easiest way to feed my baby too because I did not have to bring nor sterilize any bottles. Of course, it was also so much cheaper than buying formula milk. It also helped me lose weight faster after giving birth. I know that it is the best thing I could give my baby and I cherish my whole breastfeeding experience. Everyone is capable of breastfeeding, which is why I encourage everyone, even those who have had breast augmentation, to at least try it. I know that it is something that I would choose to do again if my husband and me decide to have another baby. How can I deny my baby of the best food?

Guest Post from Aggie Aviso

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Comfortable Bed for the Kids

The kids are finally sleeping now and I’m happy to see that they’re comfortable with their bed. We’re planning to buy a folding bed for them last December since they also have another room upstairs and they just wanted to sleep in the ground floor beside our room. When we saw how functional and beautiful the sofa bed is we immediately changed our plans and bought the bed even if the price is a little more expensive than the original plan we have. We know that it’s worth the price and the kids were so happy with it. 

Next year we’re planning to add more cabinets and possibly change the queen size bed into the king size platform bed I saw online. I feel in love with the simple and elegant designs and thought of owning one from them too. I love searching for various kinds of beds because it’s where we rest our body from fatigue, stress and daily activities of our life. Here’s one kind I saw on the site.

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PhotoHunt 257: License Plate(s)

 

This is the plate of our Mazda pickup, not the latest model  but very useful to us.  It's a pre-owned car bought last year to replace our drowned car in the flood.

Click the badge above to see various license plates all over the world.  I had fun visiting other entries and seeing different plate designs and colors. Happy weekend to all!

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Orthopaedic and Spine Care

I’ve got good news from a friend that she can now continue with her usual daily routine activities because she can walk again. She had met an accident few months ago and found it difficult to recover fast but through the help of good orthopaedic doctor, therapy and prayers she’s now fully recovered. For those who have such need for orthopaedic care it’s important to get the best in town like Virginia Beach Orthopedics which provides the best orthopaedic care with the help of outstanding medical professional and well trained personnel.

They have a full-service state-of-the art center with patient exam rooms, x-ray suites, Lunar DPX Bone Densitometer room, MRI center and physical therapy. They’re dedicated to provide treatment for those people having problems with musculosketal systems. We all know that it’s hard to suffer from Arthritis as what my Mom feels when she has it. I learned about this Hampton Roads Total Joint Replacement  where the hip and knee are the most common joint replacements and now with shoulders, ankle, elbow, hand and other joints also. This procedure is done for four days by well-trained, expert and skilled surgeons and found to produce positive feedback. 

Well obviously with my Mom’s age it’s not for her as I think she’ll not be able to handle this kind of procedure and actually it’s not that bad for her as to replace her joints. But for others who really suffers much from joint pains and other knee problems it’s best to consult the experts like Orthopaedic & Spine Center where they can provide Yorktown Knee Surgery, spine care, shoulder care, ankle care and a lot more. They provide the quality care, healing and recovery for their patient with the best compassion and dedication.

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Colfax Marine Pumps and Handling Solutions

My nephew got a job in one of the commercial marines and though it’s not really a dream job for him he has rendered his best to learn about all things related to his work. They’ve had good and bad days and it all depends on how they maintain their equipments. If they’re out in the seas they have to ensure that all pieces and parts are in good working condition. And to be in that good condition they have to have the best solutions for their marine problems. Colfax can remedy all of that with their quality products that can give custom and standard pumping solutions. They offer wide range of designs for Commercial Marine Pumps units and packages that can handle heavy applications.

They’ve been in the business for more than 70 years handling commercial marine pumps and provide handling solutions to our clients through Industrial Pumps, injection pumps‚ transfer pumps and others. Colfax solutions help transport half of all ocean freight and maintained 700 navy ships and submarines protecting the world’s shores. They’re such a great help to keep them running smoothly with their best quality products and solutions.

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Friday Fill-Ins

And...here we go!

1. I love to go to our hometown in Laguna because we want to breathe fresh air and buy plenty of fruits.

2. I don't just go for expensive things that's good to look at, it’s the quality that counts!

3. The last thing I had to eat was pineapple and gelatin.

4. In times of earthquakes, tsunami and other natural disasters material things are no longer essential but your life's safety.  Prayers to God is the only thing who can help you most.

5. Please take a moment to pray for the people of Japan, they need our help and prayers now.

6. Your education and wits have brought you this far to succeed in your business.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to resting early because my arms ache, tomorrow my plans include enrolling my kids to piano or guitar class and Sunday, I want to go to church earlier than usual!

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Affordable Family Vacations

As days are passing by, the sun is slowly making its presence felt and in late mornings I can feel the heat of the sun. It's still cold in the nights and at dawn, but when the sun starts to shine you can feel that the summer season is very near.

Summer is the perfect season for vacation plans because the kids are off from school and there are affordable family vacations on the list waiting for booking! It's the peak season for beach vacations and everybody seems to be focused on a vacation getaway.

It's not that easy to choose your destination, as you have to consider many things before booking your family summer getaway. You have to deal with flights, hotel accommodations, dining and activities that you want to do during your vacation. So it's really nice to see that Breezes Resorts offers family all inclusive vacations, because it will save you a lot on your vacation expenses. Imagine having your hotel accommodation, meals, snacks, drinks, entertainment, land and water sports included in the package. You don't have to think of anything except enjoying the breathtaking scenery, the long expanse of white beaches and the sports you want to indulge in.

These all inclusive vacation packages offered by Breezes Resorts are a great deal for the whole family because they can go as a family and still save a lot. There are sports for the kids and for adults. You can do windsurfing, sunfish sailing, snorkelling, tennis, aerobics and a lot more. The kids will enjoy beach volleyball and Daddy will enjoy his golf course. It's complete fun, relaxation and enjoyment for the whole family at a price you can afford without consuming all your savings.

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Arizona Air Conditioning Repair

The temperature is starting to get hotter and I’m beginning to miss the cool breezes that were here earlier this year. Anyway it’s already the start of summer and another hot one is predicted.

The other day I went into a small grocery store and it seemed to get hotter in there the busier it got. It almost made me want to forget about shopping and just get outside and hope for a breeze. That is why it is important that business have properly working air conditioning systems, to make sure their customers are comfortable.

For home and business owners in Arizona there is an air conditioning repair Phoenix area company that provides excellent maintenance, installation, and emergency repair service.

As with everything, air conditioning systems can break down, and often this happens when you need it the most. If that happens, this Phoenix AC repair company promises to provide the fastest emergency repair response time in the greater Phoenix area. That is great to know, for Phoenix area businesses and home owners alike.

Regular maintenance visits can make sure your system is running efficiently, and that the filters are cleaned and replaced on time. Proper maintenance can also help avoid emergency repairs.

This Phoenix AC repaircompany is the answer to all of your air conditioning system repair and maintenance. Jay’s Comfort Team services over 30,000 Phoenix clients air conditioning and heating systems as well as water heaters. They service the greater Phoenix area including Glendale, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.

Home owners and businesses in these areas can schedule Arizona air conditioning repair, routine tune-ups, and installation services through this very reliable and trusted company.

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What's My Lucky Charm

I tried answering this quiz about knowing my lucky charm because I was curious what it's all about. Well the answers made me see what kind of a person I am. Anyway these qualities below somehow reflects the real me and I can say it's 80% true. The fact about being unpredictable is not me as I always want to plan ahead of time taking the path that I know would make me happy rather than make me rich.

Here's the result of my quiz, you can try this too:

You Are Bamboo

You are a very independent and unpredictable person. You do things your way, and you never know what turn your life will take.

You are very intellectual and logical. You try to think things through carefully, in steps.

Sometimes it seems like you are unemotional, but you try to have your emotions work for you instead of against you.
Those who know you best know who loyal, compassionate, and supportive you are. You are a very admirable person.

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