HDTV Deals
The Husband will be happy to know that there’s a sale on HDTV at Buy.com. This SONY Bravia has an original price of $1,399 but currently selling at $595 from the Buy.com website. It’s a whopping 42% discount – total of $595! I can already imagine what else I can buy from the savings. 
Seriously, BUY.COM can make your dreams come true. That is, if your dreams have to do with buying high-ticket items as a very low price. 
Teach Kids to Pay for Things, like DrJays Clothing, on Their Own
You’re not the only one with a stressful life. Managing a home and working too is a common stress that many people share. You hardly have any time for yourself between working, cooking, cleaning, and chauffeuring kids around. Parenting is a stress within itself without all the worries of bills and taking care of your house. There are some things you can do, however, to relieve the stresses of life and find time for yourself.
The first thing you can do to relieve stress is be wise with your money. Don’t spend money on items that are going to break or wear out quickly. Money is a major stressor and if you are wiser about the way you spend it, there will be more of it, which will reduce your stress. This is especially true for things you are going to buy your kids. They do not need to have everything their friends have. Teach your children that if they want something, like DrJays clothing, they should save money to pay for it themselves. This will save you money and teach your kids a valuable lesson in the meantime.
To the Veterinarian’s Office!
No matter what kind of pets you have, they’re going to get sick at some point in their lives, just like humans. Pets can overcome some illnesses on their own, but others need the help of a trained medical professional. Vets study for years to become specialized in animal care; when your pets get sick, take them to the vet’s office.
A veterinarian is skilled in diagnosing animal illness, as well as giving vaccinations, taking x-rays, offering preventative steps to avoid future illness, and performing minor to intensive surgery. Since animals can’t talk, a skilled vet will know how to gather information to make a diagnosis based on an examination of the pet. A vet will also get information from the owner. From this information, the doctor can take the steps needed to treat the pet and get it on the road to full health. This may include the prescription of pet meds, a certain regime the owner needs to follow with the pet, or maybe even some degree of surgery. Vets will also have advice on how to prevent the illness from recurring.
Fan of Fans
We need a new electric fan as soon as possible for our two rooms. One of our stand fans broke down today and with the baby about to arrive soon, we need to have an alternative for when we need to turn off the aircon. I’m leaning towards ceiling fans just because we can save tons of space in our room.
Not sure how much cooler it is though so we’ll just have to compare it at the store. I’m really hoping that having a ceiling fan will be better in terms of quality and price. We really need the space as I’m already thinking of putting storage boxes / organizers in place of our old fan.
What to Consider When Buying an Above Ground Pool
When you own your own pool, there is quite a bit of maintenance involved with keeping the water healthy and safe for your family. Before you decide to purchase an above ground pool, one thing you’ll want to consider about owning a pool is whether you’re willing to do what it takes to maintain it. It can be a lot of work, and it’s not for everyone.
Prevention of Algae
To prevent algae from growing in your pool, you’ll need to keep chlorine levels between 1.0 ppm (parts per million) and 3.0 ppm. By testing the water in your pool often, you’ll be sure to have the right chlorine levels so that algae are not able to grow.
Still Wishing for My Own Work Area
I wish I have unlimited funds so I can buy not just all the baby stuff that I see online but all the office furniture that I need. I’m lucky to have found a very nice looking desk from SM and to inherit a more comfortable chair from my MIL’s office. Still, I would be happy to get a new printer, an on-screen pen tablet, a scanner and a new all-in-one desktop from Dell. While I’m at it, a new office area would be nice too. Just look at this wonderful and spacious office that I grabbed from HGTV.com’s website. The shelves are too die for and that day bed is comfortable enough without making you feel too lazy to work. Plus I could see my two girls playing on that huge space behind the chair so I can still see them from time to time.
Things at Home
My mother-in-law is looking into having wireless security systems in her home office. It used to be just an extra office for her but now that she closed her office in Makati, she’ll be working at home full time. With so many important legal stuff stored inside, it’s a must that she have something installed to protect it whenever she’s out of town.
On another note, our extra room is now ready with a bed and mattress. When Sandy saw it, she asked if that’s going to be her room and if so, can I please buy her a “VATINY” table and some jewelry boxes for her accessories? My oh, my. When I told her she can only play inside, not sleep, she threw a ladylike tantrum and wondered when will she ever get her own room so she can sleep on her own. As if! Even now that her bed is located beside ours, she still manages to move and sleep beside me in the middle of the night. When asked why she moved, she’ll say “because I want to embrace you”.
Moving and Catching Up
I chatted with a friend through Facebook today. I was so happy that they are finally moving to a bigger place in New Jersey. They need the space very much after having a baby plus they both agreed that raising a kid in a one-bedroom flat isn’t ideal anymore. I asked whether she hired one of those movers but she said they did it themselves and with a help of some friends. Since most of their furniture are for childless couples anyway, they had to sell and start anew. Whatever’s left was transferred back and forth using their 2nd hand SUV. When she mentioned this, I can’t believe how much she hasn’t changed. She’s always been careful with money which is probably why they finally got a nice property of their own.
Personally though, I’d hire a mover because how much would it really take? I’ve tried doing it my friend’s way before and believe me, it wasn’t fun. She said it could get a little expensive so I googled Movers NYC and was not surprised to see plenty of listings that could keep me busy all day. I also came across a site – CityMove.com that lets you post a moving job for free and then receive several bids from competing movers. Then for each bid, you can read reviews and feedbacks, compare the costs and even change details any time. Read more
Planning Stuff for the House
Browsing through real estate web sites have always been one of my favorite pastime. My latest addiction is checking out various kitchen and bathroom setups. I’ve seen Grohe faucet / accessories on most high-end properties so I got curious about their prices. Upon checking online stores, a small Grohe kitchen faucet can set you back from $68-$420. A little expensive for a faucet if if you ask me but we’re talking about million dollar houses here. I guess that’s cheap change compared to the overall cost.
House Protection
I’ve never thought about home insurance until we decided to go out of the country. I learned that some houses near our village is being targeted by thiefs for the last two months. They make sure that the occupants are out of town or out of the country and then that’s when they’ll attack. Just like Home Alone except it’s real and you can lose almost everything you’ve worked for. Home insurance is not just for burglary attacks though. With the recent damage that typhoon Ondoy left, just imagine how many repairs / constructions your home will have to go through before you can live there again.
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I am Dzoi, a 28 year old Filipina who currently works as a web designer. I am a loving wife to my equally loving husband Sherwin and a mommy cow to my 2-year-old daughter, Sandy.
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