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Challenges! Challenges!
2008-04-11 02:16:00
To make my blogging life more amusing for me, I always make self-challenges. So lately in my other two blogs namely Pinay Mommy's DigiScrap and Musings on Life and Lourdes' Mia, I did an Alexa Rankings Challenge. I challenged myself to take these two blogs into the Top 1,000,000 in 30 days!!These has been the progess so far:1. Pinay Mommy's DigiScrap and Musings on LifeStarted at: 5,015,880 - April 5, 2008Previous Documentation: 2,594,740 - April 6, 2008Now: 2,080,955 - April 10, 20082. Lourdes' MiaStarted at: 4,084,179 - April 9, 2008Latest Documentation: none so farSo, what do you think?? Would I make it??Anyway, why not try it yourself also. Not necessarily Alexa Rankings but other things like blog make-over in 3 days or joining opportunities along the way. Anything would do, just challenge yourself. We need that sometimes.

Shopping Carts
2008-04-11 02:12:00
When I go to a grocery store, especially with I am with kids, I always grab a shopping cart. It would be very impossible to get everything done right away if you just carry baskets. The concept of a shopping cart is really intended for convenience. Well, in the online world, shopping carts are just as essential as its offline counter-part. If I go shopping online, I always prefer a website that has installed a shopping cart software. It gives your online shopping a great ease and convenience. So, I was intrigued about this shopping cart software, you might never know I might open my own online store. Anyway, I checked out some providers of this ecommerce software and one of those that captured my attention is Ashop Commerce. Ashop Commerce has provided a very outstanding business solution to all professional online shopping owners and even for new start-ups alike. Their shopping cart software is highly customizable depending on the business owners need. It is very affordable and...
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Whats Up??
2008-04-11 01:56:00
Well for me...it's kinda crazy lately. It's a mixture of pain and glory.Why pain?? As usual, my hubby has been very cute. He has made my mind again go berserk! I will spare you the details on that, it would make you feel bad too. Anyway, another pain was my gums. I got my tooth extracted the other day and my gums still hurts until today. I don't feel like doing anything nevertheless there are errands that needed to be taken cared of. By the way, I survived for 3 days at Top Momma and got kicked out. Hehehehe....Why glory? I am a star!! Joke (in my dreams..LOL)!! Since I was in pain due to my husband, he made a way to make me feel happy (bribery huh!!). When we were with the dentist, he had finally settled the installation of my braces (yeppeee!). I had my ugly teeth imprinted and will have the braces installed today. So, at long last, few of my wishes will be ticked out in my list...hehehe. Another thing, I never though that the designer of the digital elements I used in my blog...
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Preparing for Home
2008-04-09 17:59:00
It's now April and the time to go back home to Cagayan in growing near. Well, it has been postponed actually since we have to wait for final advice from my hubby's HR to where he is going to be assigned. His assignment is not yet final.Anyway, the point of going home is inevitable. It will happen and it will surely happen within the next three months I guess. So, I am in my usually online break. Do researching on nice buys online. Since, we are packing up things, I was really amazed with what I cam across. I saw a very fashionable and durable luggage's from Rimowa!! They have different colors and by the materials used which is aluminum...it is really sturdy. I find it perfect because most porters just throw out luggages. In which, most of my luggages get indented. So with this, I am sure it wouldn't easily indent. Aside from that, they have blue which is my favorite color when it comes to bags and luggages!!
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Survey: It's In the Cards
2008-04-09 02:34:00
I love taking surveys at Dneero. Aside from making you ponder, it pays you for answering and posting it at your blog or even your friendster account. Here is the latest survey I took from them, check out my answers, we might have something in common especially if you are from the Philippines.By the way, if you have time, join me at Dneero by clicking HERE.
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Mission Accomplished and More!!
2008-04-08 16:24:00
My last week's toot was about my blog's new lay out. I was tooting because I finished customizing and personalizing the template that I just downloaded. But please, bear with me...I am tooting almost the same thing again. hehehe... If you can see, my blog has another template. This time, it was not a plain download but a total make-over and thank God I was able to finish it!!And then, just around 6:00am this morning, I was able to finished manually checking all sites and doing some follow-ups on all great people who participated in Project Exlinks. It really takes time doing blogs hops for almost 50 sites. But I was able to do all things thru HIM who strengthens me!Another thing, finally, I got my tooth extracted. It was long overdue but finally I was able to go to the dentist and got it mission accomplished too. And guess what!! My hubby has finally granted my desire to get my teeth braced!!!! I am visiting the dentist this Friday or Saturday to get it installed. Yepee!!!Hmmm.......
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Please Excuse Me!!!
2008-04-08 12:03:00
Booho!! I got my tooth extracted today and I am in great pain. I just arrived from the dentist and it still hurts. Am still tired from the blog make-over and haven't recovered from my sleep just yet. I was also able to sleep around 6:00am in the morning today because I was manually checking Project Exlinks. And now....huhuhuhu....I really needed to rest. I will try to be back tonight and check on your messages and love notes. Please do leave more if you want. I love you all!!
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Feed Me Up
2008-04-06 11:28:00
As usual, all my friends already knew that I am not posting TAGS here anymore but I do accept them all whole heartedly. So, please, continue tagging Pinay Mommy Online and all my other blogs except Pinay Mommy's Love Blog (she is the host of all my tags). Anyway, this particular tag was given to me by Filipino Life Abroad. What I like about this particular tag is that it uses the address of your feeds and asks the people whom you tag to subscribe! The concept is really nice. Hmmm....I am planning to have another project on this I suppose but maybe next time. Project Exlinks is getting bigger now and I am just happy for the people who are actively participating.OK, for my cute friends who owned the following sites: Lucid Creativity, Barefooted Me, Mirage As Usual, Sweet Mommy, and Brown Pinay, please click on the RSS Button to get the TAG.Thanks again for visiting. Muah!!!
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Finally. It's Finished!!
2008-04-05 20:05:00
After almost 24 hours of non-stop work, I finally finished the layout of my blog. Actually, I have been personalizing my other blogs layout lately by using digital scrapping. So, I decided to make a major overhaul to this blog's template since many of my valued readers are having problems on posting there comments. About 24 hours ago, I started working on my biggest digital scrap project ever!Since the work is done. It is time to give credit to the creator of all digital paper and embellishment of this blog and the codes I used for this template! But first, I would like to thank GOD. If it weren't for HIM. My existence would be useless. Now, I would like to thank Peachy Keen Designs for this Cherry Blossoms Kit which I got totally for free!! Yup, very free. If you want to have a download for yourself, please visit here blog. Now, for the xtml codes that I used here. It's not actually a new one but I edited the Wildflower's Template which I also got free from Free Blogger Skins...
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Survey - In The News
2008-04-05 15:57:00
I took another survey today. The questions really amused me. Why not try it too! I am sure the questions will put a smile on your face.
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Engagement Rings
2008-04-05 10:57:00
No! I am not getting married again. I was just having a "template make-over" break. My eyes were getting tired and I wanted to surf a little. You see, one of my favorite hobby aside from digital scrapping is web surfing. I like reading websites and even blog hopping to every blogs that interests me.So, just lately I came to a website that sells diamonds. Not raw diamonds but the thing that every woman craves for - diamond rings!! What really caught my attention was the simplicity of the website's design which made the diamond rings stand out. As I browse their site, I was really amazed with all the beautiful designs they have especially for engagement rings. One of those that made my eye go wide was a beautiful engagement ring with a big round diamond setting on the middle and three small diamond stones at each side. Looking at it, I am sure no girl would say no to a marriage proposal. I was really beautiful!By the way, aside from the variety of diamond rings they are selling they ...
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Sleepy Me!
2008-04-04 23:14:00
It's already 5:40 in the morning as I was typing this entry. I have stayed up all night just to personalize the template of this blog. As you can see, it has changed a lot already and it really does emphasize my addiction on digital scrapping. Yup! I did this the whole night till dawn. Of course, the embellishments are not mine. But all digital manipulation and template editing was done by me. Now, I am already sleepy and I need to go to rest. Please bear with my blogs messed up widgets and setup. I haven't finished other sidebar headers. I will be back soon. Thanks for visiting!!

I'm in a Great Mess!!
2008-04-04 08:35:00
Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!As of now, that's all I can say. I am again in the process of working on my template. I got a lot of complains from the previous one because they got confused with the commenting part - with that, again, I am really sorry.So, I decided to go back to the second template I had since the birth of this blog. Why? Because my readers (YOU) means a lot to me. I wanted you to feel comfortable and that for everything to be accessible for you.Aside from that, I am planning to personalize everything just like I have been doing with my two other blogs: Pinay Mommy's DigiScrap and Musings on Life and Lourdes' Mia. So, stay back...just relax...continue checking in and maybe in the next few days...I will be able to finish this for everybody's please. Love yah all!! See you soon.
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I am a TOP MOMMA!!
2008-04-03 20:50:00
I have joined TopMomma .com for a long time now and at last I was at the Hall of Fames last week. But guess what!? I only lasted for 1 day since I didn't asked for votes or any help just like the other mommas are doing. Today, I have received an email saying I am a Top Momma once more! I almost leap with enthusiasm...but of course I didn't. He he he...my hubby and the children are aslept. I might wake them up.Anyway, can you do me a little favor? Pretty please....can you click this little button and help me last about a week or so? Thanks a lot. By the way, if your a momma yourself, click on the button and get yourself listed too. You might never know. We might end-up together in the Hall of Fame!!

Good News - CBOX is BACK!!
2008-04-03 03:19:00
Though I really wanted to have comments or messages on my post, I have to make a tough decision about my CBOX. Well, you see it really make me lonely and very much sad that I haven't been hearing from many friends lately. Yes, I see them visit my blog but could not leave a message. I know and I understand that most of the time we are all busy and occupied but we wanted to check on our friends but because we have many things to do, we often fail to leave a message. And I myself is also like that. So, here is where the CBOX comes in. I am returning it to this blog because I missed my friends. I want to hear from you guys in anyway possible.But of course, I would be very glad and more happier if you could still leave your comments on my posts. That would be great! I will appreciate that since I am addicted to your comments. It fuels my blog.Again, for new readers, before you leave me a comment, please visit my COMMENT POLICY. Since I have activated my "DOFOLLOW" feature, I have a tip ...
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Easy Job Hunting
2008-04-03 01:36:00
Am I looking for a job? Absolutely not! I am still here working at home and loving my time with the kids. It's just that I felt that everything nowadays are so easy to do. Why? Because I remember the time when I was still looking for a job, I almost got my brains go crazy organizing all the things that should be written in my resume. I have to remember dates, awards, and every tiny bit of details that I have to write. But mind you, all must be written in a proper way and thus avoiding a cluttered look so the employee might notice your resume on top of other applicants.But right now, I saw that things have gone easier. You can find resume templates on the internet that could help you create the most outstanding resumes ever! It can help you organize data in a proper way and can help you chose the right words to use. You can also get packages with help on writing an effective cover letter. So, for job hunters today, it is really good for them to use resume templates like these. It wo...
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I am 67% Addicted to Blogging
2008-04-01 18:52:00
I was doing some net surfing and I found a site with quizzes. So, I took this one because it really spark the interest in me. Here is my result. 67% If you have read this, then your tagged! LOL!! Now, it's your turn to find out how addicted you are to blogging.
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New Look for My DigiScrap Blog
2008-04-01 14:57:00
Well, I am just so happy to toot about my accomplishments recently as a hobbyist in the world of digital scrapping. I have made several digital scraps lately but the greatest accomplishment for me this week is my digiscrap blog's new look. I am happy to say that I was the one who created my own blog's background, header and 125x125 online business card for EntreCard!! Of course with the use of PhotoShop CS2 and the great elements from Shabby Princess and Jan Hosford Collections.It was hard at first since I am new in digital scrapping and I am not that well-versed in PhotoShop CS2 but it ended well and it got few praises from my friends and family (which I really do appreciate). So even how small this accomplishment may seem, I am just excited to toot about this!By the way, hope you could take time to have a sneak peak at my digiscraps. Please click HERE. Thanks!
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Thank God for EntreCard
2008-04-01 05:47:00
I am really grateful about EntreCard's concept of dropping your online business card to other people's blog. I find it very convenient. Just like in the real world, when you give your business card to someone, it's like signifying that you wanted to meet the person again in the near future. It's opening your doors for more personal relationship with those whom you gave your card. So as with EntreCard, when somebody drops a card at my blog, I see it as a person who wanted to make friends with me or even do business with me. That is why when I go to a person's blog, I read before I drop. It's a personal thing for me. I like the concept very much.One of the great people using EntreCard is my online friend Nelle. Just like me, she is a casual and relaxed dropper. She reads the blog before she drops. She is more aware of the friendship that will develop later than the advertising credits she will get. That's Nelle of Lucid Creativity. Stop by here and you will be amused with the r...

More on My Dream Vacation
2008-04-01 05:32:00
Did you remember my post on Branson real estate? I mentioned about log cabins that I would really want to get my feet step into. Guess what? I saw another place still at Branson real estate that I would really like to visit - the Stone Bridge Village! Their place is very warm and cozy looking - an ideal place to take the family for a summer vacation. They have single family homes, villas, lodges and condos your family could rent at a reasonable price. But for me, I was really attracted to the lodges they have. It's like living in a forest near nature. They have swimming pools which the children loves and of course for the man in the house, they have a wide golf range.IMAGE COURTESY OF STONEBRIDGEBRANSON.COM.
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Spring is Here!!
2008-03-31 18:19:00
I took a survey about spring. Here are my answers. If you have time, please do answer this also. Thanks!
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Celebrate National Scrapbook Month
2008-03-31 01:42:00
I guess all of you already know that I am very fond of my new found hobby - digital scrapping. When I was looking for blog sites and freebies, I came across Carolyn's Scrapping Servant. She is hosting a blog party on May 10 until May 24 of this year as a way to celebrate National Scrapbook Month . It will run for 15 days with daily fun and games. But hey, guess what!! The blog party is not only open to scrapbookers but to EVERYBODY!! So, if you want to win some cool prizes and meet new friends, please visit Scrapping Servant for more details.
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Another Generous Blogger
2008-03-30 18:50:00
Just awhile ago, I visited my Inbox at EntreCard to check on those who have dropped at my blog. This is a usual routine for me since I really appreciate the concept of online business cards. It is like a personal touch when someone drops at your blog.At my Inbox, I was lead to a blog called Article Specialist's Blog Network. I was really amazed by his articles and I should say that indeed he is a specialist in the field of article writing. Not only he is good in this field but he has also a good heart. He is giving away 100 EntreCard Credits for free. Yes! I repeat...it is for free! He is not holding a contest but he is generously giving it for free. The only thing you need to do is write a post about him and email him through the EntreCard mailing system and inform about your post. By the way, if you post everyday about his blog, you get 100 EntreCard Credits for free everyday! Isn't that "VERY" generous? Why not visit his blog now to see what I am blogging about and you may be t...
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Air Tools for Hubby
2008-03-30 18:24:00
After Mother's Day, we will be having Father's Day. Since I don't have a full time job, I need to start working on my savings plan to get my hubby something special for that day.So, I was looking on some great sites to look for tools that my hubby can use in the house or at work. He is fond of collecting all kinds of tools lately and I believe that getting him an air tools would be the best. He doesn't have one yet and he talks a lot about it too. That is why I am planning to get on for him as a gift for Father's Day. As I look through etoolsnow.com, I saw a lot of air tools. I didn't expect that there would be many different kinds of air tools. But I have set my eyes on air hammers since they could be a great addition in the house and I would be able to use them too if he would not be around to fix things immediately. They are quite affordable too. I believe it would be a perfect gift for hubby and a great buy for me.IMAGE COURTESY OF ETOOLSNOW.COM
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$25 CONTEST AT THAGURU.COM
2008-03-29 19:53:00
When I was blog hopping with several blogs at BC (BlogCatalog), I came across ThaGuru.com. The owner has initiated a contest. He will be giving away $25.00 to the lucky winner that he will select randomly on April 30, 2008. All you need to do is make a post of the contest and leave a comment at his post HERE - easy and simple!By the way, I almost forgot where I saw this contest because my PC closed down. So when I was trying to retrieve the URL, I couldn't remember. It was really nice for the owner to visit me back at my Blog Catalog profile to leave a message about the contest.So now, here is my post at last. I really wanted to join because $25.00 is already a lot here in the Philipppines and it can really help us in our daily needs at home and for the children. I wish I could win! By the way, you might want to join too. CLICK HERE to join!
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Updates! Updates! Updates!
2008-03-29 17:47:00
I have been working ever since I got married. I was not able to become an expert on household chores even before I was single (I am the daugther who excels in other things but not at home). So, all I could ever do was run a company for others but couldn't do household chores. Well, I know a lot (cook, clean, wash clothes in the washing machine, take care of the children, etc.) and I can do it neatly but I am not a great cook (sometimes it is too much salty or soar) and I could not wash the clothes without spoiling my hands (I am allergic with laundry soap) and definitely, I can't manage myself doing everything from home chores. Most of the time, I prioritize my children. Bathing them, cooking for them and feeding them. But when it comes our house, it usually ends this way either my house is a mess or it's me. And usually, I end to mess both. LOL!!! Anyway, I am struggling and I want to excel in becoming an Expert Mommy and Wife. I could not do this overnight but I know I can. But...
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Thank You Card
2008-03-28 22:47:00
As a way of saying thank you to my top 10 commentators, here is a little thank you card I made for you all. Please feel free to grab this simple token of mine. It's really from the bottom of my heart. Thank you again and God bless!!By the way, for my other readers, please take time to visit the blogs of my top 10! Thanks!! 1. janet - Expressions From The Heart 2. Mummy Sheng - Sheng's Simple Thoughts 3. Lalaine - Lalaine's World 4. Pinay WAHM - Pinay WAHM 5. A Simple Life - A Simple Life 6. mon - FatherlYours.com 7. Noemi "Mica" Watson - Life and Adventures 8. Liza - Moms...Check Nyo 9. Nancy - Peaceful Mind 10. Mabelle - MaBelle's HopeFaithnLove
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Quick List on Blogger Hacks
2008-03-28 21:25:00
I just want to summarize all the blogger hacks that I have discovered lately as a way of sharing this to all my fellow blogger users.Here are the links where you can get the widgets for the following blogger hacks:1. Recent Comments2. Top 10 Commentators3. Recent PostsI guess I don't have to explain the purpose of each widget. Their title itself are all self-explanatory. LOL!!! Anyway guys, I hope this post has helped in you in some way. Enjoy!
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My Top 10 Commentators
2008-03-28 20:17:00
I was really glad my friend Mariuca visited me today. Cause you see, when I followed her back to her blog, I was able to read about the widget I was dying to get - the top 10 commentators fora blogger platform. And guess what! The widget was created by Amanda of Blogger Buster - the same mommy who created my blog's template! Hehehe... It was funny, I was busy browsing her blog for templates and just to discover that the widget I was looking for all this time is also at the same blog.Anyway, I am grateful for Mariuca for being the medium of this discovery and Amanda for being so helpful in all ways. Click HERE to get your widget.Here are my top 10 commentators (you can view it at the right side of my blog):To all of you guys! Thank you very much.
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He Did It
2008-03-28 19:42:00
I was really amazed by Marcus Hochstadt. He was able to get in Alexa's Top 100,000 in just 66 days by using EntreCard. And because of this, he is hosting an EntreCard Party by giving 100 EC credits to those who will leave a comment on his post here.If you are wondering what is an EntreCard looked like, please browse at the right side of my blog under "EntreCard and More." You will see this: