I should drive

I have been thinking about it, I really need to practice driving because we are planning to move to the mainland someday where there are no buses everywhere like they do here. Well, right now my driver is my husband but RC is getting bigger and she will need a reliable mommy to pick her up, attend school events and run errands in a few years. I’m also looking forward to shopping with her. Hopefully, she will also be thrifty like me.

People have different opinions about buying cars, my husband thinks that buying a new car is better. Why? Because sometimes a used car can also come with certain costs and may not be in optimal condition. It's just like buying a second hand clothing I guess. On the other hand, I also heard some friends say that when you buy a new car, the value depreciates the moment you drive away from the dealer.

For those who are looking for a Chicago Honda Dealer or if you live at a nearby town, you can check out Riveroakshonda.com for new Honda and used Honda. The links are brought to you by Riveroakshonda.com.

Bright Beginnings

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PBM Products for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Sometimes even a leading brand infant formula can be recalled.  It is a scary thought for mothers who gave their babies that particular brand.  I would have been in a panic mode if the recall happened at the time while RC was taking that formula. There is a generic brand that is also nutritionally complete if we check the labels.  Bright Beginnings  is an infant formula that is nutritionally competitive and it is FDA approved. They offer regular, organic, soy, and gentle.  You can compare and save. In this tough economic time, it would be good to be able to spend less. I understand that we want the best for our babies and we can do our research ourselves on which brand can give us and our kids the best value, not only dollar wise but also nutrition wise.

Bright Beginnings is being sold on diapers.com; for more info or to purchase you can visit: http://bit.ly/g6NIYA. If you buy on diapers.com and spend $49 or more, you will be able to get free fast shipping.

You can like Bright Beginnings on Facebook. Their page has more information about the formula. You can also find what other moms think about Bright Beginnings. A lot of moms trusted Bright Beginnings.

Rural Missouri

This place is so relaxing! Away from the street noises, crowds, and there's a huge amount of outdoor space to play. It was good.

Translia

For Filipinos like me, you probably have three languages that you speak. One is Tagalog (which I would consider the national language), English and a provincial dialect. I think it is great to be bilingual or multilingual; some people struggle to learn a new language and buy expensive books and videos.

Translia.com is a translation company that offers translation like English to Spanish or German. I just learned that Übersetzungsbüro means “Translation Company” in German. If you have to translate a sentence or even loads of file, they are one of the reliable companies to choose from. There maybe be free translation services online but at times, it would be best that to seek professional help especially if it is a company proposal or something of more professional content. This will ensure that it is translated correctly and in a clear manner and not just put a literal translation of every word.

I just remembered Germany is known for their beer and here is one of my husband’s beer frame collection and he also collected some miniature Filipino beer bottles. I would be eager to know your husband’s/boyfriend’s collection. Men are so different from us, don’t you think?

This post is brought to you by Translia.com.

Flight scare

Some indoor pictures of us from our trip. We were not really able to go to places we planned but overall, it was a good trip. Vacations are always good although we had a flight scare.

The second plane (from Denver to Missouri) broke, we were told later that the fire alarm went off. We had to go back to Denver and we landed without brakes with airport fire trucks waiting for the plane we were riding. It also took a long time before the plane started landing, I thought we were not even going to Denver anymore. My heart was pounding and my body was shaking after the flight then RC started throwing up and shaking too, she got too sick but it was too late that we have two more planes to ride that day. So from Denver, we had to fly to Memphis then to Springfield, MO, not to mention some waiting in between airports. It was worse than going to the Philippines. It took us too long before we reached our destination and start the vacation. Then we finally arrived and found out that our two luggages were lost. Oh and we had to buy new clothes at two airports and since I am the frugal lady and can't afford to buy nice pants, I ended up wearing pajamas that is too big for me and the last shirts we were wearing were still full of vomit when we came. RC vomited a lot of times before our last flight and there was not enough time to buy and search for new stuff. It was a very unforgettable experience. We also spent one day at the hospital and took RC for check up. She had her first X-ray. I should have taken a picture. She was too cute with a little lab gown on. Good thing, I had my insurance card with me. And I'm very glad that the plane rides are over for now and we're okay. We really have to be thankful for everyday life.

Oh well, I'm still coughing like crazy at  night time. We thought RC was finally well, she was happy yesterday running around before we left her at the day care and then we pick her up and she threw up twice in the car and she was not able to take anything down last night. I'm sorry if this is a little gross. You might not like to read about vomit.  She is taking a nap now. I took the day off today. I might be in trouble again for taking days off but it was usually because RC keeps getting sick lately. I just hope I did not pass a virus to anybody during our vacation.

I'm a mother first before anything else and if this situations will force me to leave my job, I will. Anything for my RC.

Long story, I know.

Labels

I would love to have a custom label for my blog or just for household purposes. It would be good too if I can customize some boards that we can use for RC’s homeschooling (by me). For most parents, education even at a young age is important. They say babies have more neurons in their brains for developmental reasons and I do get amazed how much RC can absorb and memorize sometimes.

Data Graphics Inc. offers custom labels for military specification, telecommunications, medical, aerospace and other and industrial applications. They have plenty of materials for review on their website that has been researched and established over the years and should be used as a resource. They have been in business for over twenty five years.

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Preggy Belly Bag

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CryoCell International for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you are pregnant, you can take advantage of getting a free belly bag from www.Cryo-Cell.com. You will have to request for information packet and consult with advisor by filling up some forms from their website.  If your baby is due soon, you can call their toll free number to request for a same day or overnight kit.

 When I was pregnant I thought about cord blood banking. You probably heard about it before, it is about preserving your baby’s umbilical cord for future use and there are medical researches that use the stem cells to fight diseases. For those families who have history of diabetes, this can also be a way to protect your child from the disease.  

Cryo-Cell.com explains why it is important to consider making a decision about cord blood banking. You can find client testimonials, common questions and answers about your options. They have an easy to understand internet site. They also offer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week customer service. They have been featured in different magazines and you can find them on facebook and twitter. They offer certain bonus premiums and discounts. 

If you know somebody who is pregnant, you can also refer friends in exchange for some incentives from www.Cryo-Cell.net.