Towel Wrap for a Refreshing You

towel-wrap

Everyday in our daily life is quite a busy day for us, sometimes we even forget the very special day of our nearest friends or relatives. Just like last week I really forgot that it was the birthday of my sister-in-law but then I don’t really recall that it was her birthday. But when I remember that it was her birthday I think immediately what gift I will give to her even though it is too late to give. As what everybody says “Better late than never”.

First thing that stored in my mind is a towel wrap because everyday we all take a bath and I’m quite sure she will use it everyday. There are lots of colors that we can choose on and one good thing is the quality of the towel is very soft and we can wrap it around in our body after taking a bath.

laundry-bag

The second gift that I am planning to give is a laundry bag. It is not only a plain laundry bag we can also used it for traveling because it has a shoulder trap and it is very spacious and affordable. Everybody can use it even her younger son who is always fun in going to a picnic. And talking with picnic almost every weekends we always have time to relaxed with my in-laws and our kids and I am planning also to give her also a nap mat so that every time we go out for an outing we can use it for sometimes kids are tired in playing and they need to take a nap.

nap-mat

Giving a gift for our love ones is not an easy thing to think. We need to choose what is good for them and also accessible and can be used often times, because if we will a gift that is not usable is a waste of money only. Think big and spend less you can also try the gift that I am thinking to give for my dear ones.

The Wonderful Game of Conversation

Here in the Philippines once I belong to a small group which met weekly for the purpose of reviving the lost art of conversation. I realized that there is a fundamental principle underlying good talk. This principle, the basis of all good manners, is the avoidance of friction in social contacts, emotional friction caused by irritation, boredom and envy. I have here some of the rules we finally adopted to guide our conversation and make it a wonderful game.

Avoid all purely subjective talk. Don’t dilate on your health, troubles, and domestic matters and never discuss your wife or husband. Streams or personal gossip and egotism destroy all objective discussion of art, sports, daily news or what ever. Such chatter bores the listener and the talker, repeating only what he already knows, learns nothing from others.

Don’t monopolize the conversation. One of my friends was laughing, attractive person who told stories well, but too many of them. You roared with laughter but after a while you grow restless and yearned for more quite comfortable talk with plenty of give and take.

Don’t contradict. You may say, “I don’t quite agree with that but flat contradiction is a conversation stopper. One should seek to find points of agreement. In that way the subject develops with one’s contribution. That is the happiest conversation, where there is no competition, but a calm quit interchange of sentiments.

Don’t interrupt. Of course when you throw a few grace notes into the talk it does put the train of conversation off the track, but no interpolate views of your own often leaves the speaker hanging uncomfortably in mind sentence.

These are few tips for a good and wonderful conversation. If you fertilized and enrich your thinking in such ways you need not to worry about being able to converse well. Every new experience will make your talk more interesting and more valuable.

Latest Entertainment Game in Time

nintendo-wii console

Today new generation are opting in playing entertainment games at home. They even choose to play the latest entertainment gadgets. Just like my two sons they very updated when it comes to games for almost everyday after their class and after studying their lessons they right away get their laptop just to browse what is new and latest games that they need to play. They found out that in  http://www.rockybid.com is a penny auctions sale that they need to bid just to get the lowest price and the user who wins the bid can avail at close to 99% off retail. How exciting it is, to join this very awesome bidding.

In my house today I have lots of entertainment gadgets in order to make my kids busy at home and not to go out the house and play anything outside. They have their original Nintendo at home and I read in the net that there is a newer version of Nintendo wii Console + Wii Sports with remote, and have new games that that kids love to play. I’m sure my kids will be happy when I can purchase a newer version.

Playstation is my favorite hangout in the house, I even sleep late at night just finished the game, we compete with my two sons but games are limited for we have only in the house the lower version of PS. Knowing this time that there is already Playstation 3 80GB is quite excited and hoping to have it one and win the bid that the Rockeybid.com is offering. Latest entertainment games helps us a lot to intact the members of the family stay at home often times. Bid now because auctions are about to end.

What to do During Disasters

Disasters happen anytime, anywhere. They can strike speedily without any warning. And when it strikes we may not have much time to act in response. It can force us to evacuate our neighbors or imprison inside our home.

Now a day the weather here in the Philippines is not normal, with a rain and shine, then according to the weather bureau there is a storm that hits our place that’s the reason why rains don’t mind to stop. A storm could confine every family to stay at home. An earthquake, flood, typhoon or any services could cut off basic services like water, electricity and telephone that last for days.

Families can, and do, cope with disaster by preparing in advance by working together as a team. Knowing what to do is our best protection and our own responsibility. When where our family be when disaster strikes? How will we find each other? Will we know that are our children are safe? Here steps to be safety.

1. Find out what could happen to you. Contact the local emergency management of civil defense officers.

2. Create a disaster plan. Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for disaster. Explain the danger of fire, severe weather and earthquakes to our kids. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team.

3. Have a disaster preparedness list, such as post emergency telephone numbers beside the phone. Teach our children how to call these emergency numbers.

4. Practice and maintain our plan. Like quiz our kids every six months so they remember what to do during disaster.

Three Cheese Platters

Prepare pickled sweet peppers stuffed with goat cheese, and top with small basil leaf. Put a wide and thin slice of mozzarella cheese and place sweet ham on top. Roll like sushie and slice. Alternatively, you can put a pack of bocconcini balls (fresh mozzarella cheese) and wrap each ball in parma ham. Roll a strip of feta cheese and skewer with a wooden pick.

cheese platter

This is always the food that my elder son requested me to cook. Even on their birthday party celebrations they always love to have this kind of recipe. I remember one day when my whole family visited their grand parents it was the first time they taste this food and until now it was always the requested one to eat even tier snacks after school. Aside from its delicious taste it is also rich in carbohydrates and protein.
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Designated Place for Studying

study-place

We as parents we must decide a special place for our kids a designated place for them to study their lessons everyday. Our kids should study in the same place every night when it’s their study time. A room should be a quite place with no distractions, with all the necessity materials within our child’s reach. It should be also be accessible for us to regularly monitor our child’s progress and give proper guidance when they needs it. Younger kids, especially, may benefit from working near with us.

The study space need not be big or fancy, but it should have touches of our child’s personality so that she can own their study place. Hang a few of their artworks, paint the table and chair with their favorite colors.

Breastfeeding in Public Areas

I have a best friend who deliver her 1st baby just a few months ago and she has a problem whenever they go out in the house with the baby with her, because she breastfeed her baby and when the baby cry and they are in a public area she has a hard time on how to breastfeed her baby.

Here are tips on how to breastfeed our babies in public areas:

• First, practice in front of the mirror and look at yourself and your feeding position with your baby.
• Second, wear clothing that gives easy access like a button-down shirt and a tie strap top. When my babies we’re still small before I used also to breastfeed them, and I suggests going for the layered look of wearing bigger shirts.
• Third, look around and try and find an area that is not “too open” or exposed to people. You can find setting against the wall, or a sitting room where you can stay out of sight for a while.
• Fourth, have a wrap, shawl or baby blanket, and throw it around you to keep your breastfeeding private. I always used a cloth diaper to use as a cover up, and also to easily wipe off milk spills or drops.

A Child of Wisdom

A Child of Wisdom

He comes to school bereft of wisdom
Clutching a bag, innocent little John
Looking lost among unfamiliar faces around
Vainly wishing for a friendly nod from someone

Rings the bell, falling to a line
Gingerly walks in and sees that someone
“Good morning, Children” with a voice that’s kind
Eyes lighting up, recognizing madam

Yes, its Niko’s first day in school
With a big black pencil his working tool
Singing nursery rhymes to his heart content
A sweet cherubic face as if heaven sent

As the years go by he gets into shape
Molded by loving hands of hope and faith
Carefully shedding off the mantle of ignorance
As he gets acquainted with the world of science

It’s the teacher who opens his eyes
Why do we have darkening skies?
How far do is the moon, how big is the sun
Where do little boys like me come from?

Niko knows the answers and fears no one
He has developed an analytical mind
Wisdom he has acquired ready in every way
To tackle problems he may meet someday.

What Mother Knows

As I look at my sons, I enumerate the lessons I’ve learned, especially from the recent events in my life.

First, we are responsible for our children and their welfare. This includes insuring a healthy and nurturing atmosphere. That is something that we all should work on.

Second, respect is significant in all relationships. Our children must always respect their parents. As parents, we must also earn their respect. We may or may not always agree wit each other, but we must keep in mind that what all parents want is what’s best for their kids. We must put in our minds that self respect is also important.

Third, is as much as we want good things to last forever, sometimes it just doesn’t. Anything happens, which ever direction we take we must put God as center in our life.

One thing I can share is, my two boys are flourishing under my affectionate, considerate and perspective care, enveloped and protective of my warm mother’s love.

Kamote(sweet potato) Tops salad

kamote tops salad

A great side to dish to fried fish

Takes 35 minutes

Makes 4 servings

2 cups sweet potato tops, leaves only

6 cups water

½ red onion, sliced thinly

½ cup slice tomatoes

½ cup white vinegar

2 tbsp sugar

A pinch of salt

- With a pair of scissors, snip the sweet potato leave from stems and place in a bowl. Rinse under running water.

- In a medium saucepot, bring water t boil; blanch kamote tops leaves until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well, chill in the refrigerator.

- Thirty minutes before serving, combine kamote leaves with the rest of the ingredients in a salad bowl and keep cool in refrigerator until ready to serve.