We got lucky when we did our grocery shopping last Friday. It was a no tax shopping day at the superstore. I only intended to pick up a few food items since our fridge was still well-stocked but my husband wanted to make the most of the no tax shopping. We picked up items for summer like the two folding outdoor chairs in a bag, a tower fan with remote control and a small blizzard fan. It’s not really that hot in our apartment but we bought the fans just in case we need them.

I paid 348.50 dollars with my shopping and with no tax and I got a gift card worth $25 dollars because I paid more than $250. That was a surprise bonus. This will help me save for the major summer items that I have yet to buy. It is so true that buying wisely will help you live better.

My husband and I are considering a visit to the Philippines before this year ends. Nothing is final yet but it is best to think ahead. Our old folks are still living and it is always a pleasure to have them around. They don’t want to travel so we really have to visit them whenever our budget would allow us to.
To make the most of our trip, we would like to visit local attractions and it’s Palawan this time. It will be our first time there and we are already very excited about it. We are both nature lovers and so Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is a must-see for us. It has always been our wish to be able to visit Palawan even before we left the country but we never had the budget then.

Philippines is a beautiful country with many unique scenic spots. We do not want to be strangers in our own country but travelling is expensive and oftentimes, when we have the money to spend, we don’t have time to go. For most of us, lost time also means lost income. Going on a vacation is a pleasure with a price but also inspires us to do more. This makes us feel better, think better and live better. Going on a vacation need not be expensive. I’m sure there’s always a good place to camp nearby. What’s important is that you take a break once in a while, take time to smell the flowers and appreciate what life has to offer and be grateful for it.

Flowers make us feel good and loved. Flowers smooth over women’s disappointments and frustrations. Oftentimes, flowers make us give in to our partner’s wishes and requests. Men use flowers as a powerful tool when dealing with women. Flowers delivered by the giver himself at the recipient’s office or workplace conveys a stronger message than when delivered at home. We like to think that for men, carrying a bunch of flowers is like stepping outside their comfort zones. When you think that your man has to go through that, it just melts your heart or simply takes your breath away.

My husband gave me a dozen of red roses last Friday after our grocery shopping and for no reason. He was not trying to win me over something; he just wanted to give me flowers. We both had a long day and he definitely made my day a whole lot better. It also made him very happy seeing I was overjoyed with the flowers. Oh boy, I just love receiving flowers for no reason. What I’m really trying to say is that I love receiving something for no reason. It could be chocolates or something else, does not really matter. You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving.

The media is partly to be blamed for our obsession to try to look like the models in magazines and television. Although we are well aware that technology makes it possible to edit pictures, we still take pictures in the magazines as it is. We also forget that make-up, lighting and other factors help make pictures look perfect. We would like to believe that models are really perfect in the truest sense even if they too, have flaws just like everyone else.

While technology advancement makes us want to try to look like the models in the commercials and advertisements, it is also the exact same thing that provides us with the tools and products to help us look and live better. An excellent example of this is body wraps. This product has become so popular around the world because of its proven efficacy. When your cellulite is smoothed out, you actually lose some inches off which makes it even better. Most BODY WRAPS are done in spas before but now, there is a wide selection of products which you can use in the privacy of your own home with the same results.

Summer is just around the corner and this means a possible trip to the beach. This is the time when we need our bodies to be fit and our skin smooth. A nice website to check out for products that I’m quite sure everybody especially women, would love is shimmerfx.com. There you can find products that can dramatically improve your well-being without your having to go through the knife. Everybody needs to be pampered once in awhile. When you work hard, you have to treat yourself with good things that make you look great. We are not born perfect but I’m glad that there are products that help us look great. When we look good in the mirror, we feel good. When we feel good, we feel like we can do everything and we project that good feeling with everything around us.

I’m just very happy that in spite of her endless chores (being a mom of two), she still managed to nurture her creative side. Way to go, friend. Someday all those hard work will pay off.

The picture best describes my state of mind today. I’m cooking lunch and will eat alone, which happened only twice, so far. My husband left the car at Canadian Tire. The winter tires need to be replaced with the regular tires. There are also other maintenance work that needs to be done. This means hubby can’t drive home for lunchtime. So, why the big fuss? I’m not really sure. 

Before I arrived in Canada, my husband rented a one-bedroom apartment and was just using a queen sized sofa bed for sleeping. The sofa bed was quite comfortable. He chose to use the sofa bed instead of a real bed because his job requires him to move in wherever the next contract would take him. The sofa bed is so convenient for this purpose because it can be folded.

When I joined him last year, we moved in to a new two-bedroom apartment. We had a deal before that we would only choose our proper bed when we’re together but I procrastinated. We’re still using his old sofa bed. Yesterday, I noticed that the sofa bed is starting to make a noise with sudden movements. I took it as a signal for us to consider buying our proper bed as soon as possible.

I found  some  Bedroom Sets  to choose from and they’re absolutely gorgeous. They can be ordered online at spacify.com and shipping can be free. If  I were living alone, I would definitely go for something feminine but since we’re a couple, our bedroom should  reflect who we are as a couple. I would also like our bedroom to be balanced on both sides like having a nightstand and lamp on each side. The headboard should be very sturdy and there should be space under the bed to let the air go through it. This is required in feng shui and for very good reasons. The bedroom is the couple’s ultimate sanctuary and should not be taken lightly.

We took the bus to the downtown mall and we asked for a transfer ticket just in case we could make it back within an hour. When we got to the mall, I decided I want to do some shopping for clothes so we stayed there for more than an hour. After shopping, we had mexi-fries at the foodcourt. We were not really hungry, I just wanted to sit down for awhile coz my feet got sore from walking around.

From the mall, we walked to Victoria Park and he showed me several bus stops there and where I should wait for the bus should I need to go to certain places. We stopped by the park and enjoyed the scenery for awhile and decided to walk back home instead of taking the bus. We thought we needed the exercise.

It was a nice experience. We spent time together, enjoyed each other’s company. Walking from Victoria Park to Wascana Park was so relaxing. I suggested to him that sometime, we should buy a pair of badminton rackets so we could play there. The wide area of green grass near our place is just perfect for outdoor sports like badminton.

Suddenly I miss our life in the Philippines. We only had a motorcycle as our service vehicle because we could not afford to buy a car. That’s not the only reason though. Traffic was so bad in Cebu city, where we lived and riding a motorcycle is a great advantage. Traffic does not hinder a motorcycle from going to places. A motorcycle driver can just work his way to the road sides to beat the traffic and best of all, it is so economical.

My husband misses his motorcycle too. We did a lot of joy riding with the motorcycle. He was even considering buying a motorcycle at one time. If we want to push through we know where to go. For those lovers of motorcycles out there, now is a good time to check out the site that sells honda motorcycle parts. Every motorcycle can have a unique personality with their range of products and not just for the motorcycle but for the rider as well.