March's Top Entrecard Droppers

A BIG thanks to the following top Entrecard droppers for their constant visits!

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Kreativ Sisters' Store Goes on Mall Exhibit

Our store has joined the mall exhibit in Gaisano-Gensan. The exhibit will run until April 16, 2009. This is a good avenue for the store to be known and to earn a little in spite of the economic crisis here in the Philippines. We proudly sell our Liz Claiborne, Franco Sarto, R2, Bandolino's bags and shoes, and authetentic HAVAIANAS.

Do check us out!

Chatting with my sister on our stall's status.

The rest of the stalls on exhibit

Buy Economically and Wisely at Sears

At this time of global economic crisis, we can't help but really face and endure a harder life. As a teacher, I notice that more and more students drop from school. Whenever I asked them for their reason, they will always say, "finances."

Unemployment rates and price hikes are increasing dramatically these days. We seem to get only small value for our hard earned money. Consequently, we must prioritize what we really need these days.

Few years ago, I would buy a number of clothes, bags and shoes for myself and my family members. However, since I am into masteral schooling and into business, my resources have been terribly depleted.


Food is always our topmost priority. But, we need to purchase for our clothing apparel because of weather shifts. My family in Wisconsin have to buy new ones too. Good thing, Sears
has initiated a 75-80% OFF ORIGINAL PRICES ON FALL & WINTER APPAREL from today until April 18. This is indeed a good investment for next season and a good saving-technique should my family need to send stuffs for other relatives. This is indeed big savings for everyone.



What is more exciting is that there is a Mommy-Make-Over Contest of $2500.00 worth for all Busted Moms. You don't have to be a mom to join this contest. All you have to do is share your story and how you handle this economic crisis and why you deserve a make-over. Sears will simply adore you with their alluring apparel, spa, hair and make-up freebies and cash. There steps are pretty simple. At this time of crisis, any chance of winning should be welcomed. So, why don't you join me and the rest who wants a make-over.


You can even follow them in Twitter. Simply search @bustedmoms. This will only take few seconds of your time.

Wanted: Blog Contest Sponsors

As posted in my other blog, my sister, Tammy and I will have our first blog anniversary this April. Our blogging habit has become a career! But, as equally as important to earning through blogs, we have appreciated people who have shown kindness, honesty and total character for their families, friends, and even for their villains and strangers.

We wish to start a contest for anyone who is interested and willing to give this contest a try.

So, I am inviting my generous friends, readers or visitors who are WILLING to sponsor anything: ad space, EC credits, cash or any freebie for the top winners.

The contest will officially start on April 16 until April 30. We decided to make the mechanics simple so everyone can join even the sponsors. Our other friends had pledged their support and we are just very grateful. We however welcome more help. Just give us a comment and we shall be highly delighted. My warmest thank you to you all!

Adverstise, Blog an Earn Here

One of the motivations I had when I started blogging was to earn but I realized through experience that earning through blogs is not at all easy. However, with patience and diligence, this has become possible. Now, I have multiple blogs with different niche's and I use these blogs too to help my students learn.

But, apart from earning through blogs, I met great people and know them more without really invading into their private lives. Somehow, I get to know the other side of blogging and the other side of living. Bloggers meet to sympathize with fellow bloggers or join them in great days. This is indeed an unusual channel of humanity. With blogging, races, sectors, beliefs and all become irrelevant and immaterial.


I also recognize the power of advertising and blogs. We have a family store and we help reach our clients through blog advertising. Surprisingly, we have more clients through online placements at much more cheaper advertising costs.

So, I am just glad that there is another way to earn online and advertise just practically anything. I had seen Paying Post through other blogs and how they find this site good and so, I tried my luck. They approved my application right away.

Their site is easy to use and with simpler mechanics to submit reviews and when you reach their minimum payout of $50.00, you will be paid the in the first week of the next month. This site is legitimate because I had my first $57.00 payout from them.

So, if you want to advertise through blogs or earn for that matter, do try Paying Post.

Lurking Zombie: Me

For straight several weeks, I have been burning my eyebrows working on my masteral projects in IT. My usual sleep just simply starts at 2 am and wakes up by 6 am. Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!

We were supposed to submit two database systems, one in Java programming and the other in Ruby. I was able to complete the entire Java project but now I am struggling with Ruby where too many confusing resources are available but not at all helping.

I know I have to finish this project fast if I want to earn a passing mark. I just wish I can stumble on the right tutorial to really get me starting and completing the project.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Kid's Choice Awards

Twenty five years ago, TV was a privilege, only the rich ones could afford. I could still remember when my friends, my sister, and I would peek on our neighbor's windows just to see what was played on their TV.

Then, when my parents were all tired of reprimanding us to stay away from the neighbors, they decided to buy us a black-and-white TV. We enjoyed a lot of funny scripts of Three Stooges, and Hannah and Barbara's Flintstones, Bugs Bunny and all the Walt Disney films. I could vividly remember when I had to fight with my elders just to watch cartoons and all the funny movies on TV.

Kids Games | Kids Video | Kids Music | Quiz

Now, that I am older, I still go for heroic movies. My personal favorite is the Batman series from the first sequel then to Dark Knight. I love this last installment since it is full of actions and twist and turns.

I watched it with my kid and I explained to him the story and the values he must learn while ignoring the violence as a simple make-up story.

So, when Kids' Choice Awards lists their nominees I simply opted for Dark Knight. I like Twilight and High School Musical too. I really wish I can nominate for these other great movies.

My other siblings and the little kids love to watch Sponge Bob, Jimmy Neutron and Rug Rats among Nickelodeon cartoon segments and Harry Potter movie series too. I have to praise all the producers of these movies and segments which portray not only valuable stories but also character.

My Young Photographer

The family likes pictures a lot and since we have this camera with us, we simply get pictures whenever and wherever we like it.

My kid is somehow good with taking pictures. He would simply capture anything and everyone in the house.

His cousin, JP.

The picture above is one of his shots. Does my kid really have this potential skill in photography? We decided to buy him his own personal camera and compile all his shots for posterity and pride. What a stage mom indeed!

Well - Deserved Massage

Since I am workaholic and stay a lot of time writing and computer programming, I normally have stiff and painful back and neck muscles. My family members are just kind enough to massage the swollen and tensed areas. But, when I had a very excruciating neck and shoulder pain, I could not at all move my arm and head without complaint. So, I went to get a reflexology massage. It was very very relieving.

Do you know that there is a number of massages which vary in impact and styles? I recently know that there is a face massage that includes European facials, stone, chair and lymphatic drainage massages. However, one must be selective where and how to get this since results may be different from what is expected. Thus,there is a face massage dvd to help you know the right techniques and demand for quality service. More important criterion is to really know how you can attain or exude beauty from this massage. Now, there is also a chemical peel video that can bring you dramatic and safe results.

You can get this very nice DVD through your credit card or even Paypal and simply they will ship it to your doorstep. What an easy way to a more refreshing and relaxing day!

Nasty Family Allergy

My biological family is rich with allergy.hahhahahah! For one, my siblings and offspring have asthma. I have to buy a nebulizer for my kid. When he was younger, he would frequently visit his pedia 3 times at least on asthma-related complaints. This would usually occur during the frequent weather shifts and extreme odor exposure like paints. He ended hospitalized with broncho pneumonia when he was only 3 months old when the old house was painted.

Now, that summer is up again, I have to be on guard with their asthma attacks. My allergy normally comes in the morning when the weather is cold, I got skin patches, and nose drips. Hahahahha!

I am only glad that since my kid is already older and quite active, his allergy seems a little contained. However, I also know that this is chronic and may appear at any time.Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! What a nasty illness to treat! I have other family members and friends whose allergies are quite severe. Perhaps, we are lucky, hmmnn! LOL!

The Truth Around Rheumatoid Arthritis

I have been suffering bone problems since childhood. When my mom brought me for a medical diagnosis, we were informed that I indeed have very weak bones which cause the ankle and knee pains. I could vividly remember the pain this health problem has caused me. I would see my ankles swell and throb with excruciating pain especially in the evening when I go to sleep. I cried a lot and missed peaceful slumber. Worst of all, I had to wake up my mom for treatment.


Over the years, I still feel this pain and with my age, I am very vulnerable to more severe illness. My posture is quite affected already, so, I know my condition should be more taken care of. My family members would normally massage my knees and ankles but the massage only provides temporary relief and so I take pain medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

Since my mom could not really define the right diagnosis given to her by my doctor before, I simply search where all my symptoms could qualify. Too bad, I may be positive of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

I researched deeper on its nature, causes, effects and treatments. I became more aware but dreaded the potential cause of my pains.

picture credit: MedicineNet.com

Rheumatoid Arthritis as defined by MedicineNet.com is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of joints. Our body has an immune system that combats health problems. However, this very immune system can cause us rheumatoid arthritis. There is no precise cause of this disease. It may be caused by bacteria, virus, or fungi while other researchers say it could be hereditary.This disease may occur at no specific time or age or race. But mostly, it is the women who are greatly affected and who age between 35 and 60. Typical symptoms are fatigue, lack of appetite, low-grade fever, muscle and joint aches, and stiffness. The muscle and joint pains normally occur in the morning and after periods of inactivity.

If untreated, rheumatoid arthritis may last for several years but may be progressive to cause permanent joint destruction, functional disability and other organs' disorder.

I am quite conscious with the medications that we take. I simply cannot ignore the drawbacks of medicines. So, if companies promote their medicines and discuss the benefits and consequences of their medicines, I applaud their initiative.

I took the liberty to check the advertisements on rheumatoid arthritis medications. I pretty like the slogan of Orencia. It gives a hopeful message to those who are afflicted of rheumatoid arthritis and who find normal body movements difficult and painful.

But there are rheumatoid arthritis medicines that are proven to suppress rheumatoid arthritis' attack on the body's immune system and to protect the body from other infections. Thus, with the number of rheumatoid arthritis medications, I would only advertise medications that would actually cover the benefits and consequences of the medicines. I would deliver this message and information through all media possible.

The Struggling Plight of Teachers

Today, I quite feel awful. As a teacher for a decade, I had several happiest and worst experiences ever with students, co-teachers, administrators and parents. I am quite passionate with my profession that I normally extend my services to them even beyond what is required.

But, what actually discourages me is to see students failed from my classes. I pity them but I pity their parents more. Now, that grades are soon to be due and that graduating students' grades are computed earlier, I had a bad news to tell my graduating student, she failed and will be missing her graduation this March.

She cried and pleaded all right but I could not give in since my class records show that she doesn't deserve a passing remark. She is quite persistent that she saw me twice this day and keeps on texting me. I am really pissed off when she requested for special projects or exams to make up.

Students and parents must indeed understand that grades are earned. Teachers are only there to make sure that learning is assured and properly monitored. But, if students choose to least prioritize their studies, I don't think, teachers on their right mind will make up grades just to make them make through. I help students who help themselves. But, I guess values are subjective to some individuals. How far will parents and students go just to change their grades?

I am no idealist but I just want to teach values of integrity and dignity as much as I want to impart lessons. Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! I only hope people will share this plea. Most likely, Philippines and our leaders and even corrupt and corrupting families and individuals will least likely exist.

Fun FAT-Zipline Adventure in Davao City

The Davao City and GenSan City Bloggers for Zipline Adventure

Last Saturday, the SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers' Community painted Davao City red with the Food Appreciation Tour (FAT) in partnership with Davao bloggers. We left very early in the morning for Davao City whose Foundation Day was March 16. We met the other Davao City bloggers in Outland Adventure Area where we had the stiff climb ( I was all catching my breath since it's 45 degree-inclination.

The stiff climb was more gruesome than the zipline!waaaaaah! They want us to smile still! They must be kidding!

All yelling from my way down to the full stop!

The Zipline was 200feet above waters and almost a kilometer distance. We wore our gears, but I was all terrified with the height but I did not want to miss the fun, so I still tried it. I took the sitting position instead of the superman poise. Mind you, the digicam I was holding only had the vision of the sky.Hahhahhahha!

Sumptuous lunch at Ranchero's! The Best Backribs and Seafoods I had by far tasted!

It was really fun, then we went to dine at Ranchero where we had the yummiest Angus platter, and seafood viands amidst elegant place, then we proceeded to the classy kasagingan, then to Crocodile Park, and dined again at Ram's where we had the tastiest pancit, white marlin fillet and salad.

Dinner at Ram's! The best White Marlin cook and pancit we tried!

We went home early morning with tummy aches from the food I took but we had the most fun from this tour. We hope to have this again here in GenSan City.

How Health-Conscious Are You?

How much will you pay and do for health? I have problems with my bones, so I know I have to do exercise and change my diet to at least eliminate the pains.

What are your health problems or issues?

Food Appreciation Tour: Yummy!

Ten (10 ) SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers shall invade Davao City tomorrow for this FAT! It is indeed a first for us. So, we are really pretty excited. Everything shall be sponsored but in between this resto-hopping, we shall be joining the ZIPLINE adventure, where the height is way 300 feet. OMG! I just hope they won't get deaf when I scream my way down!!!!

We shall leave early morning tomorrow and have fun until midnight. I have to finish the review of my kid and blog hoppings tonight then.

We only wish more bloggers can join us. It will surely be all fun!

Go Win Yourself A MacBook Air

Blogging has become a part of my daily routine. I go to sleep and wake up before and after the screen of my laptop. Truly, internet usage has become one of my regular task.

My sister has her own notebook while my partner has his own laptop. I have to settle though on an old Dell unit of 2000 model where internet loading takes more than 5 minutes. As an IT masteral student, I have to get my sister's notebook so I can create my projects. But, it also means I can only use it whenever she will go to sleep. Thus, I have to do my project very late in the evening. So, I know I have to have a laptop of my own that I may do what I want whenever and whereever I want it.

Laptops and notebooks are quite expensive. So, I have to blog a lot just to generate that much needed amount. Good thing, I could have a notebook for free. There is this generous businessman, ben behrouzi who sponsors a contest and anyone can win a brand new MacBook Air of Apple. It is the thinnest notebook with better graphics and more storage.

This MacBook is priced by several stores between $999.00 to $2,700. So, imagine if I can win this grand notebook, it will be a pride I can boost around!

So, if you wish to win this yourself, why don't you leave Ben Behrouzi a comment that you wish to be counted in his contest and join him in Twitter. I just followed him in Twitter, so I will have that equal chance of getting this prized notebook. Their contest will run until March 31, 2009 and the grand winner will be announced then. What are you waiting for? Get counted!

Nasty Weather, Wet Teacher

It is Friday and I suppose to have an early class at 8 am today but the rain has been beating our rooftop since last night. My kid and nephew are simply happy to tell me and their grandma that they should not go to school because of the rain.Hahhahah! We seem to be sharing the same opinion. Hahhahaha!

But, teachers still go to school regardless of the weather. So, I have to still drag my lovely butt and wait, while soaked wet, for my students to appear in the classroom. Gosh! Service is really deep among teachers. Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!

Get a Free and Protected Email Service

I work with my emails all the time. I exchange communications with my students, administrators, and important people in the areas of academics and business among other recipients.

We have a lot of email accounts and they offer different services but we have been hearing too the issue of privacy and protection of all our communications and private information used by hackers, illegitimate organizations and spam users for unwanted services.

Internet is a free venue. No one owns nor controls it. That is why, valuable information of individuals and organizations are at great risks. We want to secure what is vital and significant to us. However, everything seems has a price tag nowadays.

We don't know exactly how our email accounts are used but I wonder a lot how I do get unwanted emails from unknown senders. More importantly, how virus can be encrypted and spread through unsecured emails.

I tried then Privacy Harbor with its free account. The subscription was quite easy and the environment is so simple, you can maximize the free account by their upgrades. I tried organizing my mails by creating folders. Best of all, this email service has a SnapGuard protection so you can actually approve or reject acceptance of incoming emails. I can also organize my schedules and tasks.



Now, what is also good with this email service is that you don't have to twist and turn your head and vision from all the advertisements you normally see from other email services. Big enterprises can really enjoy this service and get guaranteed protection.

I sent my first email to try this. Do you want email protection? Try this!

Struggling Business

It has been more than weeks since the humble store has limited customers or none at all. I guess, the economic crisis is really that difficult and pressing.

I know we have to find means to at least make sales in spite of the situation. However, I am still busy with school requirements. I just hope that when I am done with the school requirements, I can finally have the drive and energy again to go back to fashion-accessory crafting and tshirt printing.

Perhaps, by then, I can drive everyone at our store to work also. My sister, Tammy is just hooked to blogging. Hahaahhaha!

Remove Concrete Rust Faster

As a neat-freak, I want to see my place organized and best of all, clean. But, nature has it that our stuffs, and house in general, are also deteriorating. I have been only using acid to do away the rust or scrape them off with a metal but then, these only remove the outer layer of the rust. That is quite tedious too. I have to spend the entire one hour only on small area. This is really what I hate in cleaning.

But, would it be better if you can remove rust from concrete using natural ingredients without the usual hard works? We are also a family with all sorts of allergies. For one, my kid is asthmatic. We usually catch colds from harsh scents of chemicals.

However, these ingredients are naturally organic, so we don't have to worry with stingy smell. More importantly, you can also have natural and organic care and cleaning stuffs for your car, pets, carpets and for the entire households. Simply incredible.