Get ready for NHL Ice Hockey 2012

The National Hockey League Ice Hockey is just around the corner and fans are pretty excited about the games lined up for this year. So who are your family's favorites?  Minnesota Wild Hockey Team Logo Get your minnesota wild tickets now! The Buffalo Sabres Ice Hockey team Get your buffalo sabres tickets now! The Los Angeles Hockey Team Get your los angeles kings tickets now! Support your Ice Hockey teams at their games and bring the whole family along too for a lot of fun in cheering and shouting for your idol stars in Ice Hockey! If you haven't got your tickets yet Ticketamerica.com has NHL national hockey league tickets for the Buffalo Sabres and the los angeles kings hocket team as well as the Minnesota...

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Alcoholism-Don't drink too much this Holiday season

too much alcohol will ruin any holiday celebration Holiday celebrations are associated with too much eating and drinking. It is wise to keep things in moderation in order to  decrease the risk of getting into serious heath condition. One of this is drinking problem or alcoholism. Alcoholism is present when a drinker is: 1. Failing to fulfill work, school or home duties 2. Getting arrested for drunk driving, disorderly conduct,etc 3.Having relationship problems such as arguments or fights A alcoholic on the other hand has the following: 1. cravings for alcohol 2.The need for more and more alcohol for the desired effect 3.withdrawal symptoms when blood alcohol level decline Self-care tips for alcoholism 1. Know your limit or don't...

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First thing to do in 2012-Overhaul your medicine cabinet!

 To make our home a safe place for our children this 2012 and for the rest of years to come is to overhaul our medicine cabinet and this should be done before the year ends or on the first days of 2012.Here's what you should do in overhauling your medicine cabinet.1. Take everything all of your medicine cabinet.2. Check out expiration dates. Be sure to throw out all expired and outdated medicines.If there's something you're not sure of,call your pharmacist and ask her about its shelf life..3.Discard old tubes of creams that have been hardened or cracked. Throw away liquid medicines that may look cloudy or flimsy. These are signs that they're spoiled.4.If the medicine is not in its original container and was not labeled properly,...

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Take Care of the Caregiver (MOMS)

Taking care of your family is a very active undertaking. In order for you to continue doing the task for your family you have to restore yourself. You don't do it in just a day or two but everyday of your life. Although this may sound being selfish, you can't do your best when you are always overwhelmed, exhausted, irritable and burned out. You have to get breaks to do the task with all your best capacity. You will feel pressured too much of the time when you tend to neglect yourself. This is  of course  not  detrimental  to  your children and your significant other. You need to have a plan time away from your children to care for yourself and your other...

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Herword.com A Day Of Treats- An attendee review

Last  November 30, 2011  I got my passport for Herword.com "A Day Of Treats" held at Eastwood City's Central Plaza. The passport entitles every attendees for  some freebies and surprise gift prize, food and drinks. It was fun hoping from one booth to another like the Nail Art booth for a free manicure. I think it is the blockbuster among booth participants but my daughter and I did not get our free manicure as we have to wait for our numbers to be called.  Second runner up is the Photo Booth where everybody is treated for a pose with a  professional photographer who gamely direct every women's pose. There was also some live performances featuring the quartet of :the "The Girl with the Golden Voice" and Jazz Saxophone...

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A Day Of Treats from Herword.com

I got an advance birthday gift from my daughter and I am excited about it. I got my passport for Herword.com "A day Of treats." What is this passport and what makes it different from the usual passport? It is your passport for a day full of exciting treats for women who want to make a difference in their life.  It is a  passport that let you indulge in food, get make over and a photo, manicure and massage, have a change to have free fortune-telling, get legal consultation (if you're planning for an annulment :D), raffles and giveaway (all women love freebies).  Al of these are courtesy of Herword.com blog who is celebrating her 10th year anniversary. If your are not familiar with Herword.com...

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The Adventure Of Ti n Tin: The adventure of the Unicorn at IMAX 3D SM South Mall

Steven Spielberg's long awaited film, The Adventures Of Tin Tin : The Secret of the Unicorn will  be shown at IMAX 3D at SM South Mall starting November 30. The movie tells of the story of a young journalist who stumbled  clues of how to find a sea captain's famous  lost treasures. He tapped the sea  captain's descendants to join him in his search for the Lost Treasure. The animated movie promises to be a full loaded adventure  starring the Daniel Craig, Demie Bell and Simon Pegg. If you want to experience the thrill and excitement of Imax 3D, rush to SM suprmallls and begin your IMax 3D adventure. IMAX 3D at SM South Mall is proud to be the 4th IMAX theater in the country. Other SM Super mall  IMX 3D theaters  are...

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A Tribute To All Dads (poem)

"DAD" Here's a poem written  as a tribute to all fathers of the world. The writer is unknown but I guess he's somebody who knows what it is to be a DAD. It's So Nice To Have A Dad Around The House Dads are special people No home should be without For every family will agree They're "so NICE TO HAVE ABOUT" They are a happy mixture Of  a "SMALL BOY and a "MAN" And they're very necessary for every "FAMILY PLAN" Sometimes they're most demanding And stern, and firm, and tough But underneath they're "soft as silk" For this is just a "BLUFF" But in any kind of trouble Dad reaches out his hand And you can always count on him To help and understand And while we do not praise Dad As often as we should WE love him and admire him and while...

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Three types Of Parent (Which One Are you?)

A dictator parent does not allow children to question,challenge or  disagree with his/her rules What kind of parent are you? Here are the four types of parent and see where you fit in. Autocratic type: The Dictator This is when you have absolute control and powerful in dictating the lives of your children. You have domineering figure who rewards and punishes to impose your orders. You always tell your children what to do, how to do and when to do it. You never or give little room for questions, challenges or disagreements.Your children fear you rather than respect. Permissive Type: The Doormat You allow your children to have too much of their time and walk over you. You are totally against autocratic parenting but you're not...

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Give Your Child The Right of Choice

Give Your Child The Right of Choic...

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Ways to become best working Parents to your kids

In this time of financial instability, both parents, the mom and dad are forced to work outside the house to meet family's needs. It is sometimes hard to be working and at the same time being a parent. Tere are  times that you seem to neglet the other and feel guilty about it. If mom has to go out of the house and work, she can still be the Mom she should be to her kids as long as she knows the secret. Share time. This means you share your time with them an not just spend. Sharing means doing things that both benefits you and the kids. Baking during Sunday or Saturday is great. Cleaning the house or  helping them out in their homeworks are just example of time both of you and the kids could share together. Remember that "Little...

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Make the most out of being a stay-at-home Moms

So what if you are a stay-at-home moms? This doesn't mean that you can't have  some good  times being one. You can still have the best of your time by doing things that are related to your career. Of course, being a  full time mom is a career and it is could be as rewarding as other career. How to do it? Simply join Mom's club. There are lots of company sponsored moms' club. Nestle Club is just one of them that offers many ways of having good times while being a full time moms. All you have to do is simply fill out forms. That's it, no fees or any charge at all. Once you become a member, you will be entitle to different offers from the company such as cooking demonstrations,...

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House chores for burning off calories

Most mother will tell when ask that do not have the time to exercise because they're so busy with the house chores. Little they know that they're doing one of the best exercise to burn off that stored fats. Here are some of the fat burning house chores that are practically done by mothers  almost daily in their life. Baking- this cooking method let you burn around 158 to 348 calories depending on how streneous the kneading and the rolling is. So if you want to lose weight, bake , bake and bake. Light cleaning- this includes sweeping oof dirt an dusting furniture, washing the dishes, emptying the trash can,feeding the animals, changing sheet covers and curtains and helps you burn around 164 calories. Vigorous cleaning- Mapping,...

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Protect your kids from cold weather

Now that the cold season is officially with us, it's time to take out those jackets to protect us from this cold season. Our kids are more prone to catch the cold virus and here are some few things you can do to give them protection. Have them drink lots of citrus fruit juices. Vitamin C is the primary protection against colds virus so let your kids have ample supply of this potent vitamin. Prepare your kids lots of juices from citrus fruits. Have them eat them raw and lace their favorite foods with them. Don't forget to give them vitamin C supplements to increased their immune system. Get them to wear jackets and other protective clothing against damp cold wether. Let your kids be protected against the damp cold weather...

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Shopping for your kids this Holiday Season

Shopping for your kids this holiday season  is fun . Have  you started shopping for your kids and family for the Holiday season? Here are some tips that could help you pick the best gifts and stuff  for your kids this  coming holiday. When shopping for kids clothes, comfort and durability are two factors that must be considered. Kids are very active and moves around. Buy clothes that are made of durable materials and can stand the rugged activities of your kids. Buy clothes that fit and make them comfortable. Don't buy clothes just because you love the style of it but rather buy something that your kid is comfortable wearing it. If your kids have allergies, avoid clothing materials...

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The benefits Of Family Eating Together

The Family that eats together stays happy together  A recent study about family relationship, says that kids  who eat with their families do better in school and are likely not to smoke, use drugs or drink alcohol nor engage in fights or any troubles than those who are left alone to eat. The eating together makes family had that chance to talk and enjoy each other. It doesn’t have to be a gourmet food as food is not a matter of importance here. Eating together also does not mean all the family sitting in one table at the same time everyday. It can be eating together in front of television and in any time as long as kids share meal with the family. According to Dr.David Ludwig, Pediatrics Professor at Harvard University and author...

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Halloween Recipe-Bugged Jelly

Macy Alcaraz' Bugged Jelly featured in Yummy Magazine OnlineHere's another great Halloween recipe that kids will find creepy but yummy. Macy Alcaraz of Yummy Magazine shares this recipe that will make those treat or trick kids  happy with their lot.It is simple and easy to make and only takes a couple of minutes from your hectic schedules.For Bugged Jelly ,you need the following :Flavored GelatinWaterToy bugsTo make your bugged jelly, follow this two simple instructions:1. Wash toy bugs thoroughly and set aside.2. Cooked flavored gelatin according to package instruction. Before gelatin set, drop in toy bugs.Macy Alcaraz gives this bug-centering tips.To make  bugs sit at the center, pour gelatin half way...

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Halloween Recipe- Zombies Dark Choco Bars

Treat or trick? You better choose treat and give those Zombie Kids these delicious Zombies Dark Choco Bars. Here's the simple recipe and make those Zombies happy  with their lot.Zombies Dark Choco BarsIngredients:1 cup flour1/4 teaspoon salti teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pack dark raisin1 cup  peanuts ground,walnuts and cashew nuts1 cup unsalted butter melted1 teaspoon baking power1 cup bown sugar (dark)2 eggs1/2 tespoon vanilla extract1 teasoon honey (optional)1cup rumProcedure:Preheat oven to 350  degree Fahrenheit. Grease and line with parchment paper a 9x13-inches square pan.Sift together flour,salt,ground cinnamon and baking powder.Soak peanut, walnuts,cshew and dark risin in rum. let stand for  1 hourIn a bowl,combine melted butter, brown sugar,eggs...

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The benefits of telling bedtime stories to your kids

Educators and  reading advocacy claim that 20-minutes reading bedtime stories to your kids is beneficial to your kid's development. Here are some of the benefits your kids can get from your 20-minutes bedtime reading.a 20-minute bedtime story reading helps your kids have a healthy outlook in life 1. It makes them widen their 5 senses essentials in learning. Five senses include seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and feeling. As kids hear stories their imagination works and make use of their 5 sensory abilities. Imagining thing using our senses is a good learning exercise for preschooler kids.2. Recognized words- by listening the could recognized word meaning using the emotions and moods in the story. It is a simple...

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Celebrate Halloween with Halloween craft-making with your kids

Halloween is one of the most anticipated feast by children and to enjoy it to the fullest why not celebrate it early by making some craft-making activities with your kids? You can use the created products to decorate homes or use it on your Halloween party. Here's one idea that is easy and fun to do with your kids for the celebration of Halloween.. It is taken from Fun Family Crafts.com. Visit the site and learn more crafts for the Halloween.Hand Painted GhostMaterials needed: Water based craft paint (White)                             construction paper (black)                           ...

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What if your kid is the bully?

Make your kid feels he's wanted and not rejectedOne of the problems that confront parents is when our kids are bullied in school. We immediately react and do every possible thing to stop these bullying acts.  With many available helps, parents have ideas of how to avoid and resolve this problem. But what if your kid is the bully himself? Here are some tips on how you can stop your kid from bullying other kids.1.      tT    Talk to your kid- there must be some problems with your kids. Have a heart-to heart talk with him and assess what’s wrong in his behavior.  Ask why he is doing it and what makes him do it. There may be some underlying factors why he is such a bully.2.      ...

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Happy Foods for your kids

As parents we all want our kids to be happy or to be in happy mood always. Being happy also means having good disposition and just know how to react positively in any unpleasant situation and environment. To make our kids have a happy mood, we must give them happy foods! Yes,happy foods as these foods are called because they contain and rich in Omega 3 fats ,folic acids , selanium and vitamin B12 .  These groups of foods uplift one's mood and keep away stress and depresions. Feed your kids with these "happy "foods and enjoy the benefits. But always apply the rule of moderation!Here are 5 "happy" foods for your kids as well as for you,dear parents1.NUTS- nust are power packed with omega 3, selanium and protein. Nuts are also rich in vitamin...

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Relocation and your kids

There are several reasons why families have to relocate. Some are for work reasons where pboth or ne of the prents is assigned to a certin place and family has to be relocated. Some are for economic reasons where standard of living is more cheaper and affordable while some has acquired their own place or house. For whatever reason the family has to relocated,as parents we should take in consideration of how our kids can cope up with their new surroundings.Since kids has to left behind some friends and memories that are precious to them, here are some guides of how to avaoid depresions, loneliness and the feeling of isolation among or kids.New Friend prospect- it would be better if in the new place, your kids have already new firends prospect. Scout  and ask around the new...

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DAY CARE SERVICES AND YOUR KIDS

Day care center and your kidsWith many news of baby kidnapping, it s now safer to entrust our kids to a day care centers than to a baby sitter.Day care services are now available here in the Philippines and it is more safe to entrust our kids to this services than to have a baby sitter whom we could not hundred percent be sure of the safety of our kids. Day care center like Prima day care center have special activities for the kids that won't leave them bored but instead learn and enjoy the company of other kis like them. Prima Day Care and Activity School  have well-trained staff to care of  yuur kids and share with them worthwhile activities like coloring,craft,music and other kids' stuff and activities.The rate are  affordable and they have packages which are consumable for...

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Kasambahy Bill which is now on its third and final reading at Philippine Senate aims to increase he monthly salary of house helps. This is a very commendable  act as house-helps in the Philippines is more than a show off or a status symbol.It is common for many middle class family to employ house-helps especially when both prents are working. Most of the household chores are delegated to house-help and most of the time includes baby sitting or actually taking care of the kids.On this case parents should set rules and limitations of delegating the task of taking care of the kids. If possible , house-help must not share a room with your kids for security reasons.Write down what she must do and explain  what she must do in cases of emergencies. Never allow any house help to go out alone...

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College Sccholarship- Parents and Children Joint efforts

There's no way a poor but deserving high school graduate could not enter college. It is common for parents to say that no matter how good their children at school, with the high cost of sending them to college, they simply can't afford to pay for their school expenses. It is a wrong notion since there are many available scholarship grants that are given out for poor but deserving students.  The question  is where and how to apply ?Here are some of the college grants that may apply for your child's need.UP scholar ng bayan through UP Income Bracket system Local Scholarship Grant- Many city and provincial government have scholarship or financial assistance for their deserving high school students. Most of these financial ...

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School Field Trips and Your kids

From September to December is the best time for schools to have their yearly field trips. This is the time when the weather is good although it's still monsoon seasons, most of the time the weather is humid and dry. As schools prepare to where and when for their field trips, parents are also prepping for this  school outdoor activities.  Preparing and packing foods are important things to consider during this school field trip, here are some tips to have your kids enjoy his day at his school field trip.Ayala museum is a good place to visit during school field tripThink Food Safety- If your kid is bringing in rice complete meals, don't forget to close all lids properly and tightly to avoid spills and leaks as kids move around...

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Dengue Cure-Tawa-Tawa plants

Dengue is caused by a viral infection transmitted by a mosquito bite. Aedes mpsquitoes are found to be carrier of this deadly virus that cause blood platelets to fall , caused shock and death if not treated immediately. Since there's no direct medications for this deadly disease, there are two critical factors that could save patient from having a down blood platelets. Following these simple tips may help save a life.Proper re-hydration management- since dengue is caused by a virus, it caused acute condition of incresed vascular permeability and plasma leakage, re-hydration  in the form of intravenous fluid is applied to replace excess fluid loss. Oral re-hydration  is also recommended as to replenish body with carbohydrates and electrolytes....

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Teaching Kids the Five Finger Prayer

As parents it's our duty to teach our children about God and teaching them how to pray is teaching them the basic of knowing and worshiping Him. Prayers is our means of communicating to God and it must be something that comes from our hearts and mind. Here's the Five Finger Prayer guide on teaching our child on what to tell God. Thumb (people who are close to you) These are your close friends and family, often the first you think about when you pray. Give thanks to God and ask his protection on your parents, siblings, friends, and classmates.Pointer (people who point the way) These are leaders in your life, such as teachers and pastors. Offer God your thanksgiving for them and ask him to help them in their important work.Tall Finger (people in authority) The big people in the world...

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Ang Trip ni Rizal Arts and Gallery Tour- Only the beautiful, the truth and the good of Philippines' Arts

A contestant in one network talent search program lamented that his own mother prevented him from pursuing his artistic talent for the reasons that most artists in the Philippines starve. But his persistence and love for his arts proved his mother wrong and now he's reaping all kinds of accolade for his art works.Parents should be the first persons to encourage their children to pursue their chosen field as children find inspiration with them. Rizal has his mother for inspiration and her persistent guidance had great influence on his arts and other pursued interest. Parents' obligations are not only to provide the basic needs of food, clothing and shelter but most of all to nourish their God-given...

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Love through a Mother’s Eyes

This is the picture of my cat Koko who’s still nourishing her two grow-up Toms. It seems odd as her two dear Toms are big enough to fend for themselves but for Koko, there’s nothing unusual to it. Koko is a mother who will never deny her kitten the love and care she unconditionally gives them. No matter how old her kitten is, it will always be her precious little baby. All mothers in the world are familiar and akin to this feeling. This is love through a mother’s eyes.A love that’s unconditional, unending, always nourishing and overflowing.This is my entry to “Love as I see it". A project of www.islandrose.net flowers Philippines...

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Fight Dengue-Do the 4 o'clock Habit

With Dengue fast spreading all over the country, it's time for us parents to protect our family by simply doing our little share of eradicating  this dreadful DENGUE. Yes, by doing our daily tasks of keeping our surrounding clean and free of mosquitos breeding places we can kick out this deadly mosquitoes.DO THE 4 O'CLOCK HABITA special species of mosquitoes is said to be the carrier of this Dengue Virus. One deadly bite from a female Aedes mosquito can transmit 3 or 4 Dengue Virus. Symptoms include onset of high fever, extreme headache, joints pain and stomach. Days after patient may have red patches in skin and when already in danger stage, may have bleeding gums and nose. When not ACTED IMMEDIATELY, it may cause blood platelets to fall and cause shock...

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2nd Blogger Fiesta Manila 2011

What:     2nd Blogger Fiesta Manila 2011When:    August 20, 2011, Saturday              11am-6pmWhere:   SM Cyberzone, SM North EdsaFree EntranceEvent Updates:235 is the magic numberWe have already around 235 bloggers who registered for this event and we will be closing the online registration later at 7:00pm, but if you have friends and co-bloggers that would like to join to the event and forgot to sign up online, inform them that the registration will close in a few hours , if they missed it, its okay because we will still be accepting walk in participants.Raffle giveawaysIf you noticed that we have already sponsors coming in for the event, expect a raffle game draw...

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