Wednesday, April 4, 2012

It's all about me

I have been trying to lose weight for 2 weeks now and I'm happy with the results so far, I never imagined losing at least 13 pounds this early, since I only go walking and one round of sit-ups at least once a day. I'm also more cautious with what I eat now, avoiding too much oily foods and limiting myself from eating junk food as much as possible.

Taking care of the girls also helps, especially now that they are all over the place! And they haven't even started walking yet. Oh my! I'm both excited and a little scared once they do, because I wouldn't just look out for one baby, I need to look out for two.

While being a mom is fun, I never forget to give myself some "me" time, just to keep my sanity intact! I also try not to think about Rob being away so much, it drives me crazy that he's away, but it's for our own good anyway. In order for me to stop myself from breaking down, I always look forward to the time I give for myself, to read books, relax and catch-up with friends.

Of course, "me" time also includes shopping, and these days, I always rely on online shops for that. Since I don't have much time to go out and shop anymore. One of my favorite online shops is Gray and Osbourn, where you can buy all the fenn wright manson clothing you want!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Ria's 40th Birthday Bash Giveaway

Tita Ria and I have known each other for quite some time. We didn't get a chance to meet when she and her family visited the Philippines, but she left her "pasalubong" for the twins when she and my mom (she knows my mom too) went out together with their other blogger friends. Anyway, it's her 40th birthday this coming March and she's having a giveaway! Visit her blog for more information and to see the mechanics. Awesome prizes are waiting for you, so join now!


Join Ria's 40 Birthday Bash Giveaway to get a chance to win any of these two prizes:

1st Giveaway - H&M Loot
Consists of:
Big canvas tote bag (with sling handle)
Hand creams (2x 10ml)
Big pouch
Big eyeshadow palette (32 shades)
Manicure set

2nd Giveaway - Bath and Body Works Loot
Consists of:
Sweat Pea Fragrance Mist (88ml)
Sweat Pea Body Lotion (88ml)
Sweat Pea Shower Gel (88ml)


Thursday, January 26, 2012

Benefits of Platform Beds

Platform beds are not new. They have been available for a number of years and are again surging in popularity. In the past, these types of beds were mostly found in Japan and Europe. However, Westerners are starting to learn about their sleek style and numerous advantages.

These beds are affordable, come in a variety of sizes and styles and add a Zen-like flare to any room. They are generally made from solid wood or medal. Due to the high structural integrity of platform beds, a box spring is not required. A regular mattress, in almost any style or firmness, can safely be placed directly on the base.

Unlike traditional bed styles, that require both a mattress and box spring, the cost of a platform bed is usually lower. Therefore, this style of bed is extremely attractive to first
time furniture buyers or newly married couples. Additionally, many of these beds offer an abundance of storage. Instead of empty wasted space underneath the bed you could have a number of pull-out drawers or other storage options.

Since there is no box spring and only a mattress on these beds, they are naturally lower to the ground. Many types of people like this feature and the advantages that it offers. First time mothers particularly like the ease of getting in and out of the bed. They also agree that having a newborn on a lower to the ground bed is appealing. Additionally, this style of bed is great for young children. If they roll out of bed in the middle of the night injuries will be far less severe.

Oh, and let's not forget family pets. They will find it much easier to climb into bed with you! Whether you are looking for a contemporary or tradition style, a twin or a king, or just looking to increase the amount of storage in your home, platform beds are a great way to go.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Hello!

Just testing out the blogger app. It's been a while since I last posted here. I'm still figuring out what to do with this blog. Maybe I should post about mommy stuff here or since I'm posting everything else on my other blog, I should post "all about me" entries here.

Hmmm... Let me think this over since there are people who read my blog posts and take it the wrong way. Plus there are things that I would rather keep private than post on the net. It's a bit tempting though. Haha. We'll see. :)

Ciao for now!

Monday, October 31, 2011

New life, new blog, old/new me

I haven't had time to update. Most of the time I'm busy with the twins and writing articles. Actually, a bit of me just doesn't feel like updating this blog anymore. I feel like it's not me or it doesn't go with the new me. Not that I've changed or anything. Maybe, I'm just bored of my blog and all that goes with it. But I miss blogging, I super miss it. So I thought, why not just make a new one. I have been eyeing the blog I made in WordPress for some time now. Last night, out of desperation, I decided to activate it. I seriously feel so excited to blog again. Same URL, but what the hell, it's a new platform. So if anyone out there is still visiting this blog, come and visit me there. All it takes is a simple click. Click away!