We can deny that flowers makes a lot happiness to us, for every occasion flowers are there. During courtship or as a romantic gift, birthdays, visiting a sick, funeral, graduation, or other events, giving flowers is a symbol of giving simple joys or happiness to the recipient.
We often see flowers inside the house or a room as decors, it gives a lively atmosphere that brightens the space. It gives emotional and mental health benefits which cultivates relationships. There are also medicinal flowers that can be used in a day to day common illnesses.
Seeing a garden full of flowers can be soothing and relaxing. Thanks to the beauty of nature.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
British Singer Sting List of Songs
I am a big fan of Gordon Mathew Sumner or better known as Sting. He is known as the lead member of the british band, The Police. Sting is not just a good singer but plays a lot of instruments and most especially an excellent songwriter. Here is a short list of his songs:
Every Breath you Take
King of Pain
Roxanne
Shape of my Heart
Desert Rose
Brand New Day
Fragile
Message in a Bottle
When We Dance
Englishman in New York
If I ever Lose my Faith in You
King of Pain
Roxanne
Shape of my Heart
Desert Rose
Brand New Day
Fragile
Message in a Bottle
When We Dance
Englishman in New York
If I ever Lose my Faith in You
Among the songs above, my favorite are Every Breath You Take, When We Dance, and Fields of Gold. These are my old time favorite, I wish I can see him in concert in the future.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Get Inspirations for Writing
Sometimes we do not know what to write inspite of many things to write about. We have a mental block, but what I do is write in advance possible titles for my next articles. Just it pops out of my mind, I need to write it down. I try to find other ways to get more ideas, here are things you can try:
Read blogs around the Internet – getting fresh ideas outside will give you more ides to write. There are a number of good blogs to explore and learn from.
Ordinary stories from your friends, you can write life lessons that you heard from others.
Explore Twitter, it is one of the best source of ideas. There are many good content shared on Twitter, you just need to know what is good and what is not (trash tweets). You should have right keywords to get the results you want.
Browse your photo collections.
Twitter to Increase your Blog Traffic
Twitter aside from Facebook is a leading social media website. Users are from walks of life and it is very fast. There are thrillion tweets being posted in every seconds or minutes. Latest news, information, tips, personal stories, success, even hatred are being shared through Twitter. It has a power of its own, it is time you use it for your benefit and for your business or for your blog traffic.
Start by posting content from your blog. Your blog should have something to offer, no traffic will be directed to your blog if your content is not engaging.
Evaluate your target readers depending in your topics. Who are they? Search related Twitter users and connect with them. Engage conversations with them, reply to their post. If they find something interesting from your Twitter profile, they would start following your posts. Take time to retweet some of their posts that are worth sharing.
Find techniques to increase followers by using some Twitter applications.
Do not overload your posts, have intervals.
Inside the Computer Keyboard
Aside from the mouse, computer keyboard is the fastest one to be replaced. Especially if it is being used almost eight hours a day in the office, if it is being used by a writer who stays in the computer for long hours, or if kids are using it. The standard keyboard consists of different keys such as Alphanumeric keys, Function keys, Control keys, Navigation keys, and numeric keypad.
Everytime my keyboard (when I was still using desktop computer) is malfunctioning, I am trying to open it and check the parts inside. The connections and the rubber inside if can be repairable, but most of keyboard are disposal so you need to replace it with a new one.
Those who are still using desktop, how many times do you replace your keyboard?
Everytime my keyboard (when I was still using desktop computer) is malfunctioning, I am trying to open it and check the parts inside. The connections and the rubber inside if can be repairable, but most of keyboard are disposal so you need to replace it with a new one.
Those who are still using desktop, how many times do you replace your keyboard?
Is Customers always Right?
There is always a saying that ‘customers are always right”. Do you believe so? Customers are given the extended customer service as always and the understanding whenever they complain. But would the company always amend to customers demand? If the customers complain about something, they would always believe that they are right and that they expect an apology.
If you are the manager, what would you do? A wise manager would know first the history of the complain or investigate first based on facts or documents presented. Usually date, time, and emails are very important to tell what really happened. Second is to hear both sides. After the investigation and the employee had failed to what is expected, the company can made the necessary actions to be done and apologize to the customer. Internally, the employee may be reminded or should take the consequences including any monetary charges if necessary.
On the other hand, customers is sometimes demanding or beyond reason just to get what they want. Every company or business has its own operational process and policies, but sometimes are reluctant to go through the process . If the employee is right, she/has has to feel that they are protected by the company and in return will earn their loyalty.
If you are the manager, what would you do? A wise manager would know first the history of the complain or investigate first based on facts or documents presented. Usually date, time, and emails are very important to tell what really happened. Second is to hear both sides. After the investigation and the employee had failed to what is expected, the company can made the necessary actions to be done and apologize to the customer. Internally, the employee may be reminded or should take the consequences including any monetary charges if necessary.
On the other hand, customers is sometimes demanding or beyond reason just to get what they want. Every company or business has its own operational process and policies, but sometimes are reluctant to go through the process . If the employee is right, she/has has to feel that they are protected by the company and in return will earn their loyalty.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Are you Ready for the Job Interview?
Applicants are often nervous and afraid of job interview. There is a panel interview where one or two interviewer will be present to ask the applicant or a one on one nterview. If you are the applicant and getting ready for the interview, make sure that you are into the smallest details of it.
Check the exact time and date of your job interview. If you miss it, you are not sure if you will be given another chance for another interview. Do your homework, research about the company details in advance so that you will have an idea already what you are heading to. Take time to check the appropriate attire for your interview, a sloppy appearance will make a bad impression. Prepare yourself and be confident during the interview.
What are the Causes of Physical Stress?
Stress is already part of man’s life. Is there actually a person who did not experience stress? Even those who are born in the silver spoon have experienced stress in some way. In our 20th digital generation, we have a fast paced life. There are 24 hours work and there are cities that never sleeps. We tend to have physical stress if we lack sleep and rest. Here are some factors that causes physical stress:
Radiation from the sun can affect our skin health. If our daytime activity or work cannot avoid the sun, it is more likely that we can have unhealthy skin or have skin problems.
Pollution. Dirt from outside can give our physical health diseases and unhealthy skin.
Poor diet. Because of too much work and being busy everyday, some people neglect proper eating and getting the right food that our body needs.
Personal problems. This is the number one cause of physical stress, if we have problems our body weakens, we tend not to eat well and sleep properly.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
How to Cope Up with your Business Competitors
Business is good when there is competition in the business. It cannot be avoided because there is a free market where you cannot restrict others from selling or offering the same products or services. A competition is most beneficial to customers since there are options to choose from and they get the best deal.
If you are a business owner selling products, how can you cope with the competition and keep up the business going. The important factors are competitive pricing, quality of the products, availability of the stocks, and the value-added customer service.
Competitive Pricing – aside from having a lower price from its competitors, it also includes discounts and other promotional offers to your customers.
Quality of the Products – customers do not always go for the cheaper one, but most importantly is the quality of the products. You can develop repeat orders if your customers are satisfied with your products.
Availability of the Stocks – It is not enough that you have a lower price, good quality, but also the availability of the stocks when it is needed most (deadlines are met). It also includes offering fresh designs for more options.
Value-added Customer Service – it is the window or the door of your business. Before customers can experience the other three, customer service is very important. It is like conveying a good message (your products) and how it is being delivered (customer service) to customers.
If you are a business owner selling products, how can you cope with the competition and keep up the business going. The important factors are competitive pricing, quality of the products, availability of the stocks, and the value-added customer service.
Competitive Pricing – aside from having a lower price from its competitors, it also includes discounts and other promotional offers to your customers.
Quality of the Products – customers do not always go for the cheaper one, but most importantly is the quality of the products. You can develop repeat orders if your customers are satisfied with your products.
Availability of the Stocks – It is not enough that you have a lower price, good quality, but also the availability of the stocks when it is needed most (deadlines are met). It also includes offering fresh designs for more options.
Value-added Customer Service – it is the window or the door of your business. Before customers can experience the other three, customer service is very important. It is like conveying a good message (your products) and how it is being delivered (customer service) to customers.
Is Adobe Photoshop the best Graphic Software?
Adobe Photoshop is a popular graphic software among creative users. When you think of Adobe, photoshop is the next word you can say or remember. I have been an AdobePhotoshop user for years now although lately I have not been practicing the skills and not been updated with the latest version.
Do you think Adobe Photoshop is the best graphic software? I wonder if there other latest software that is at par with Adobe right now. I have tried Corel Draw, Paint Pro, and a few others. Computer graphics is very useful in business and creative activities. When you need a simple banner, a logo, web banner, flyers for an event, graphics for website, graphic materials for advertisement, invitation for an occasion, and so on.
Adobe Photoshop is currently on top position, but do you have any other graphics software that can be used for graphic materials?
Requirements for any Type of Job
In any type of work, there are requirements that you should have to enable to cope up and be of standard with others. That is why companies or employers are giving aptitude tests to job applicants to atleast determine their proficiency. The job interview is another test that most applicants nervous about. If you are an applicant make sure that you know the following and able to develop your skills before applying. Or else, you will end up failing the test and not able to get the job.
Spelling and English proficiency – spelling and grammar are very important in any work you will have in the future.
Legible handwriting – there is always an advantage if you have legible handwriting.
Skills in communication – during interview, skills in communication is tested.
Skills in Human relations - skills and knowledge always comes with good human relations skills.
Job Hunting Guide
Looking for job is not easy especially that there are a lot of people nowadays who are not employed and the competition is quite tough among applicants. If you are serious about job hunting you need to plan it. Sometimes it took months before one can get job, so you really have to make careful planning. Proper preparation should be done primarily with your curriculum vitae or CV. CV is the window of your employer to you, your knowledge and skills. A badly prepared CV will reflect and might be the reason for the not being listed.
Persistence is important since you may have many applicants but may not be a successful one. Do not be discouraged when you are not called for interview. Make sure that the position you are applying is fit to your qualifications. Because you may end up hitting the wrong target.
Make the best effort the pass the interview.
Best Songs of the 80’s Music
I grew up in the music of the 80’s and I am happy that this generation of music are still being played up to now. I still hear 80’s music in most parties where younger generation able to know and love them too. The music of the 80’s is considered the best decade.
Artist / Song
Cyndi Lauper (True Colors) – this ballad is meaningful and one of my personal favorites.
Michael Jackson (Billy Jean) - released January 3, 1983 and one of the best song of the late MJ.
U2 (With or Without You) – Whenever I hear this song, I can really feel the music of the 80’s.
AHA (Take on Me) – I like this songs specifically for the melodic part played in the keyboard.
Bryan Adams (Heaven) - Great ballad that brought Bryan into stardom.
Irene Cara (Flashdance) – One of the hit songs in the 80’s and also used in dance contest.
There are many great 80’s songs like of Spandau Ballet and Tears for Fears. There are too many to mention. How about you, what 80’s songs do you like?
Artist / Song
Cyndi Lauper (True Colors) – this ballad is meaningful and one of my personal favorites.
Michael Jackson (Billy Jean) - released January 3, 1983 and one of the best song of the late MJ.
U2 (With or Without You) – Whenever I hear this song, I can really feel the music of the 80’s.
AHA (Take on Me) – I like this songs specifically for the melodic part played in the keyboard.
Bryan Adams (Heaven) - Great ballad that brought Bryan into stardom.
Irene Cara (Flashdance) – One of the hit songs in the 80’s and also used in dance contest.
There are many great 80’s songs like of Spandau Ballet and Tears for Fears. There are too many to mention. How about you, what 80’s songs do you like?
Quitting your Job and Establishing a New Business
Are you happy with your current job? Do you always feel heavy when going to work, becoming more irritable, and not feeling happy at all with your job. Thinking of quitting yourjob?
Some job quitters tend to establish a new business and wants to be their own boss. Having a freelance work schedule is more convenient and more happier than just following your boss and company policies. If this is case, think twice before quitting your job, you might end up failing with your plan If you rush in quitting your job.
Make sure that you have enough capital or funds for your business and an additional money for emergencies. Do not quit your job unless you have full knowledge about your business and the business had already take-off.
Some job quitters tend to establish a new business and wants to be their own boss. Having a freelance work schedule is more convenient and more happier than just following your boss and company policies. If this is case, think twice before quitting your job, you might end up failing with your plan If you rush in quitting your job.
Make sure that you have enough capital or funds for your business and an additional money for emergencies. Do not quit your job unless you have full knowledge about your business and the business had already take-off.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Are you into Photography?
Photography is so popular nowadays not only with professional photographers but also with ordinary people. Nowadays smartphones have better qualities and been used in mobile photography instead of digital cameras. It is more affordable and convernient to use, Instagram, a mobile apps is full of various photographers amateur or professionals.
If you are into photography, the tools are very important such as camera, tripod, batteries, lens, and other photography accessories. If you are serious with it, try to join photography community websites so that more information and inspiration with other Photographers can be acquired. The quality of the images is essential especially when you talk about stock photography. There a lot of techniques in photography, proper lighting, subject preference, and a lot more.
Join exhibits and other photography events to get more ideas.
Flappy Bird Crazy Business
It is game over for Flappy Bird game users, but for Ebay sellers it is just a beginning of a big bucks selling their mobile phones with pre-installed flappy bird games As reported by Mirror News , iPhones with flappy bird game on sale reached a bid to $90,000. It is quite a large money running after a single game which becomes rare in the market. It has been pulled out from Apple Store and Google Play store since February 9, 2014.
People would always find ways to earn in every situation. It is also because there are still people are willing to buy. Considering that you have the money and you really love the game, would you fall for such tempting eBay sale?
For me, it is just a fad that hit the market (just like candy crush game), another popular game would emerge in the next days. As for the developer, Dong Nguyen, he decided to withdraw his popular game inspite of its popularity and big opportunity for money, because it ruined his simple life. Well, for this person, it still proves that “peace of mind” and “simple life” are priceless.
People would always find ways to earn in every situation. It is also because there are still people are willing to buy. Considering that you have the money and you really love the game, would you fall for such tempting eBay sale?
For me, it is just a fad that hit the market (just like candy crush game), another popular game would emerge in the next days. As for the developer, Dong Nguyen, he decided to withdraw his popular game inspite of its popularity and big opportunity for money, because it ruined his simple life. Well, for this person, it still proves that “peace of mind” and “simple life” are priceless.
Planning your Family Travel
Preparing for a family travel is not an easy job. If you are the mother, you have to take care all the details of the trip. All the needs of your husband and each of the kids. All are excited but mothers usually are stressed out during the trip. Here are some reminders when preparing the travel details:
- Make a checklist of your preparation.
- Plan in advance so you would not miss a single detail.
- See carefully what are the needs of each member of the family.
- Research about your destination place so you would be ready for what to bring.
- Discuss with your husband the details of your trip so he would also understand what is going on and what to expect.
Video Games for Senior Citizens
The advancement of video games applications on computers, tablets, and smartphones brings old people to play the latest video games. Candy crush application became a popular game not only for young people but also to older people from all walks of life. Recent studies proves that video games really helps old people or senior citizens to keep them mentally alert. It also an opportunity to atleast cut generation gap among kids and their parents or grandparents.
Although video games might be helpful to them, playing time should still be moderated. Also, because of the too much graphics from these games, their eyes might be prone to eye problems. Type of games should also be considered, choose which are just appropriate for them.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Blogging Traffic Problem?
Blogging is quite challenging and frustrating sometimes if you think you are doing best but still not getting traffic you are expecting. Here are some blogging traffic ideas to start with:
1. Evaluate your content. Readers want interesting topics, ask yourself a question, is your topic interesting? There are blogs about hobbies, health, gadgets, computer tutorials that ranks high. They say content is king, so present a good content in your blog.
2. Update your blog as much as you can. Readers and search engines like fresh content and your readers as well.
3. Lay-out and images should relate to your content and attractive enough to keep your readers stay and go back.
4. Learn the marketing skills for your blog, there are a lot of ways to promote your blog to increase traffic. Use social media, forum, backlinks, network with other writers, and a lot more.
2. Update your blog as much as you can. Readers and search engines like fresh content and your readers as well.
3. Lay-out and images should relate to your content and attractive enough to keep your readers stay and go back.
4. Learn the marketing skills for your blog, there are a lot of ways to promote your blog to increase traffic. Use social media, forum, backlinks, network with other writers, and a lot more.
Keep going and do further reading about getting more traffic, there are lots of topics about blogging around the web.
Used Car or Brand New Car?
If you are planning to buy a car and you do not have much budget for it, you will think twice if you are buying for a brand new over a used car. Here are some considerations when making a decision:
Consider your budget first for the car, a budget that would not hurt your financial status and not bring you into debt. It is a decision whether you will get a brand new car under loan amortization or buy it in one time payment. It may be higher in price, but you will have a worry free for atleast on its first to second year depending your maintenance and use.
On the other hand, a used car looks cheaper than a brand new unit. But also consider where and whom you bought the car, it should be from an established, from a friend, or a reputable dealer. Make sure that you have your own car mechanic to check the car before finally buying it. Depending on the condition of the car, maintenance can be costly in due time. A used car will have a lesser depreciated value.
Weigh your options and decide what do you think is the best for your needs.
Windmill Village, Cheese, and Wooden Clogs Factories Tour at Amsterdam
Holland is known for windmills, most travelers who visits this place will not miss a photo with a windmill. When you visit Amsterdam, there are special guided tours that features unique windmills as part of the itinerary. One trip tour package was a visit to Volendam, Marken, and Windmill Village. This is only a half-day tour at the countryside of Amsterdam which will not take time of your travel itinerary. This is an exciting experience for a first traveler where you can see the old dutch houses and see how they lived before.
Aside from windmills, Holland is also known for various cheese and wooden clogs. This tour also includes a visit to cheese factory and shoe maker of wooden clogs.
Aside from windmills, Holland is also known for various cheese and wooden clogs. This tour also includes a visit to cheese factory and shoe maker of wooden clogs.
Facebook Video Screen Chat Problem
I am a Facebook user mainly for connecting with my family through chat messaging and video chats. A few weeks ago and just yesterday, I had my video chat with my brother, there was a problem with my screen. He can see us in our screen but on my screen there was only black screen appearing. We fail to see him so we just resort to using Skype. For my previous personal experience, Facebook video chat is better than Skype. It is more clearer and not requiring more internet use. It is easier since it is already within Facebook. Another thing is, when you drag the video window the resolution does not change at all. The sound is clear and well and good. For others that are slow and pixilated, it might be because of the speed of Internet connection already.
I am still browsing the internet for possible solution. I am using Chrome right now, but probably I would try to use Facebook video chat using other browser. I do not know if this is the solution.
I am still browsing the internet for possible solution. I am using Chrome right now, but probably I would try to use Facebook video chat using other browser. I do not know if this is the solution.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
A Taste of Gyoza a Japanese Dumpling
Being a food dumpling lover, I recently tried gyoza Japanese dumplings from a Japanese restaurant in the metropolis. Well, I loved it and hope to eat it again soon. The gyoza was soft, quite sticky, the skin is thin, and just delicious when dip in soy sauce. I wish I had the time to do it at home or somebody would cook for me as a gift. :-D
Gyoza is a Japanese dumpling either with pork,shrimp, chicken, crab, and vegetable filling. Other fillings can be explored as long as it taste good. I was able to have the pan-fried gyoza and hopefully will try the steamed one next time.
Here are some recipes I found from the Internet for Gyoza dumplings
chinesefood.about.com/od/potstickers/r/gyoza.htm
www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/tasty_gyoza_japanese_16947
www.wikihow.com/Make-Gyoza-Dumplings
Gyoza is a Japanese dumpling either with pork,shrimp, chicken, crab, and vegetable filling. Other fillings can be explored as long as it taste good. I was able to have the pan-fried gyoza and hopefully will try the steamed one next time.
Here are some recipes I found from the Internet for Gyoza dumplings
chinesefood.about.com/od/potstickers/r/gyoza.htm
www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/tasty_gyoza_japanese_16947
www.wikihow.com/Make-Gyoza-Dumplings
Are you Bored?
Do you ever get bored of your everyday life? Are you unemployed or are you tired of doing the same routine in your work or in the house? Sometimes we actually feel like the boredom, but there are things we can do about it to face life more with enthusiasm. Here are some things to get rid of boredom:
Change your routine once in a while, have a break with your everyday activities. Energize yourself by going away from your present environment or do something that you love to do for a long time. Visiting a friend is another way, to have a simple talk and catch up things.
Learn a new skill or hobby. Aside from work, we should have something that we love to do in a regular basis. Allot a time for your hobbies, you are more inspired and to divert mind from work matters or stress.
Time for yourself or to be silent sometimes. Sleep whenever you can to give your body a rest.
Home Photography Session
I have always been interested in art related activities, either by creating personalized greeting cards, painting, computer graphics, and photography. Although I was not able to pursue them professionally, I still love doing it in my free time.
I have several mugs at home. Most of them are gifts from family and friends, but the one used in my profile name was from a music store I bought years ago. I am fond of buying music related things and accessories. One evening I had the interest in taking photos of these mugs, but I am attaching only the two photos I took for the mug with red hearts came from Greece. Our glass dining table was just perfect to create natural photo effects.
Front view of the mug, I like the mirror effect from the dining table and the natural room lightings looks great.
I have several mugs at home. Most of them are gifts from family and friends, but the one used in my profile name was from a music store I bought years ago. I am fond of buying music related things and accessories. One evening I had the interest in taking photos of these mugs, but I am attaching only the two photos I took for the mug with red hearts came from Greece. Our glass dining table was just perfect to create natural photo effects.
Front view of the mug, I like the mirror effect from the dining table and the natural room lightings looks great.
Skeleton Display from Amsterdam Trip
Amsterdam is a prime tourist location in Europe visited by many tourists throughout the year to see the various travel locations in the city and the rest of the Holland.
When we travel to Amsterdam and had our trip to Volendam, Marken Village, I am enjoying the various souvenir items on display while waiting to buy our tour ticket. I am fascinated with the skeleton display at the corner near the entrance. I wonder where did they got it. It is unlikely that kind of display will be there. Maybe, an added attraction to entice more visitors to come in.
The tour was great and I am happy that I was able to capture the skeleton and the other interesting places and things during the tour.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Practice your Typing Speed with Keybr.com
One of the key skills that you can develop is to be able to type fast accurately without looking at the keyboard. This is essential for office work , personal use, or for writers working online. If you type fast productivity increases. One website that offers free online typing tutorial is Keybr.com.
You can create an account with your Facebook account so you can create your own profile. You can compare your statistics with other users. You can see those with top users with high speed and accuracy.
Practice automatic lessons for typing can be boring with repetitive letters, withKeybr.com you can import web pages to the lesson.
Enjoy and improve your skills using this website.
Enjoy and improve your skills using this website.
Explore SoundCloud Music on Desktop , iPhone or Android Apps
Are you using SoundCloud? I just installed soundcloud chrome app on my computer and I am trying to explore it a little bit more. I have heard about it several times but I have not fully explored it. Soundcloud is a place where unsigned music artists and audio creators or any other users to upload, record, and share their music through social media. SoundCloud is a good opportunity to amateur bands and artists to promote themselves and get noticed.
As a listener, you can browse various genres such as alternative rock, acoustic,classical, country, hip-hop,metal,piano,pop, as well as about learning,sports,technology, and many more. Discover new artists and sounds from different cultures. It is exciting to listen since you can always hear new music. A cup of coffee and a chillin’ music from SoundCloud is a relaxing moment.
Soundcloud was founded 2007 by Alexander Ljung based in Berlin, Germany.
Soundcloud was founded 2007 by Alexander Ljung based in Berlin, Germany.
Be Creative Personalized your Gift Wrapping
ere are some gift wrapping ideas that you can do for various occasions:
Candy Shape like wrapping – if you will be wrapping items that can be rolled such as (towels, clothing, small pillow etc), candy shape can be fun. Make sure that the two edges are properly turned and squeezed.
Box type wrapping – this is the standard wrapping we used to do with ribbons on top.
Polo shirt wrapping – I used to do this type of wrapping when I still have more time then. The gift has colar, buttons (use a puncher to create round buttons, use the other side of the wrapper to have plain buttons), and a pocket on the side.
Envelope wrapping – Create four to five envelopes (or as many as you want) in various sizes and put them within the envelope. Into the smallest envelope, put your greetings or message.
Customized wrappers – You can save your wrapping cost since magazine pages are used as wrappers. Choose pages that are related to the interest of the recipient of your gift.
I wish I could do them all now and take a picture of them, but I was able to do the last one. The photos on this article was my gift to my friend last Christmas.
Candy Shape like wrapping – if you will be wrapping items that can be rolled such as (towels, clothing, small pillow etc), candy shape can be fun. Make sure that the two edges are properly turned and squeezed.
Box type wrapping – this is the standard wrapping we used to do with ribbons on top.
Polo shirt wrapping – I used to do this type of wrapping when I still have more time then. The gift has colar, buttons (use a puncher to create round buttons, use the other side of the wrapper to have plain buttons), and a pocket on the side.
Envelope wrapping – Create four to five envelopes (or as many as you want) in various sizes and put them within the envelope. Into the smallest envelope, put your greetings or message.
Customized wrappers – You can save your wrapping cost since magazine pages are used as wrappers. Choose pages that are related to the interest of the recipient of your gift.
I wish I could do them all now and take a picture of them, but I was able to do the last one. The photos on this article was my gift to my friend last Christmas.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Consumer Review Websites for your Shopping
f you are a frequent shopper it is advisable that you check reviews first before buying. A wise shopper do not fall into impulse buying and make careful research before buying especially if it is a worth amount of money.
Nowadays, there are a number of consumer review websites to guide the shoppers. Check experts advise, consumer feedback for various products and services, compare prices from different merchants, and many other shopping guides.
Here is a short list of review sites that you can checkout for your shopping:
www.epinions.com
www.consumersearch.com
www.toptenreviews.com
www.resellerratings.com
www.nextag.com
www.bizrate.com/ratings
www.epinions.com
www.consumersearch.com
www.toptenreviews.com
www.resellerratings.com
www.nextag.com
www.bizrate.com/ratings
If you are shopping online, it is more advisable to check reviews first. Gadget items are among the products that are usually searched for reviews. Aside from these review sites, there are a number of blogs that give reviews.
Healthy Tips for Seniors
Older people are prone to sickness and accidents, because of old age physical body weakens. That is why they are always advised to give attention to health and make sure that regular check-up is being done. Here are some tips to keep healthy:
- Avoid smoking and drink moderately.
- Exercise regularly. Exercise is very important but not the strenuous activities. Make sure that proper guidance from the doctor will be sought.
- Eat more vegetables, fish, and fruits. Avoid fatty foods and too much meat which can cause various illness.
- Have a positive outlook in life and enjoy life each day.
- Have a regular activity that you enjoy most to keep your body and mind healthy.
- Interact more with your family and social groups so that your spirit will always be alive.
The Menudo Group 80's Singing Sensation
Remember the group “Menudo”?, the Puerto Rican boy band which was formed in the 1970’s, but became popular in the 80’s capturing the heart of many teenage girls and women. The Menudo members that time were Ricky Martin, Robi Rosa, Charlie Masso, Roy Rosello, and Raymond Acebedo.
I was on my elementary days with my friends swooning on the boys. Sometimes we go to one of our friend’s house and watch their videos. Each of us will have a favorite Menudo member, for me I like Ricky Martin who was the youngest and the cutest that time. Robby Rosa was the heartthrob and the popular member, but I liked Charlie Masso over him. I guess I always go for not the popular one same as I like Matt Damon more than Brad Pitt.
Menudo songs are easy to sing, the first song I memorized on my early years is “If
You’re not Here”. I would always go back to these times which was part of my childhood years.
I was on my elementary days with my friends swooning on the boys. Sometimes we go to one of our friend’s house and watch their videos. Each of us will have a favorite Menudo member, for me I like Ricky Martin who was the youngest and the cutest that time. Robby Rosa was the heartthrob and the popular member, but I liked Charlie Masso over him. I guess I always go for not the popular one same as I like Matt Damon more than Brad Pitt.
Menudo songs are easy to sing, the first song I memorized on my early years is “If
You’re not Here”. I would always go back to these times which was part of my childhood years.
Philippines Ilocos Region Travel Locations
Places to visit in Ilocos Region
Marcos Museum and Mausoleum is located in Batac, Ilocos Norte where the body remains of the late President Marcos is placed. This is also where thousands of photos are on display about the Marcos Family.
Malacañang of the North is the official resident of former President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos, in Ilocos Norte. Old furnitures and art pieces can be found.
Paoay Sand Dunes is an adventure outdoor place where you need to ride a 4 x 4 vehicle (alone or with a group) where you can experience a thrilling ride with sand surfing. It is actually physically challenging.
Marcos Museum and Mausoleum is located in Batac, Ilocos Norte where the body remains of the late President Marcos is placed. This is also where thousands of photos are on display about the Marcos Family.
Malacañang of the North is the official resident of former President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos, in Ilocos Norte. Old furnitures and art pieces can be found.
Paoay Sand Dunes is an adventure outdoor place where you need to ride a 4 x 4 vehicle (alone or with a group) where you can experience a thrilling ride with sand surfing. It is actually physically challenging.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Manage your Credit Card Bills
Keeping up your credit card bills can be quite challenging especially if you have limited funds. I just paid my credit card earlier and I have to withdraw from my savings since I did not receive the money I am expecting this week. If you are a credit card user it is your responsibility to keep up the deadlines so that it will not incur charges. If you pay your bills in full every deadline date, there will be no extra charges at all. If you only pay for a minimum charges, it is like you are paying for an extra amount for your purchases.
Before you buy or make an expense think twice if you can pay within your means. If you cannot, it will be a problem later keeping up the bills. It may accumulate later and can lead to debt.
Food Trip: Ilocano Pinakbet Pizza, Poqui - Poqui Dish and More!
Aside from the beautiful places we try to explore, traveling is not complete without having a food trip with the local delicacies and various dishes. From my recent trip to the north of the Philippines, I was able to experience some great food from Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte.
Poqui- Poqui dish - a vegetable roasted eggplant dish available in Herencia Restaurant (the birthplace of Pinakbet Pizza just across the Paoay Church)
Ilocos Empanada – this is a delicious food from Vigan (in Ilocos Sur), empanada with egg inside. Having two empanada are enough for a dinner.
Ilocos Langgonisa – Longaniza or longganisa is a local sausage mixed with native spices, the longganisa from Ilocos is delicious because it is usually less fat.
Pinakbet Pizza – we are used to have pizza with pepperoni, bacon,mushroom, salami and other standard ingredients for a pizza. Pinakbet is a popular vegetable dish in the Philippines, but having it as a pizza is quite different. Instead of putting hot sauce you will put “bagoong”, a popular ingredient or condiment in Philippine dishes which is a fermented fish and salt. Also a specialty food from Herencia Restaurant.
Ilocos “Suka” or Vinegar – the native vinegar from the region has more taste and different from the vinegar available in the supermarket. It is excellent for the empanada and longganisa.
Poqui- Poqui dish - a vegetable roasted eggplant dish available in Herencia Restaurant (the birthplace of Pinakbet Pizza just across the Paoay Church)
Ilocos Empanada – this is a delicious food from Vigan (in Ilocos Sur), empanada with egg inside. Having two empanada are enough for a dinner.
Ilocos Langgonisa – Longaniza or longganisa is a local sausage mixed with native spices, the longganisa from Ilocos is delicious because it is usually less fat.
Pinakbet Pizza – we are used to have pizza with pepperoni, bacon,mushroom, salami and other standard ingredients for a pizza. Pinakbet is a popular vegetable dish in the Philippines, but having it as a pizza is quite different. Instead of putting hot sauce you will put “bagoong”, a popular ingredient or condiment in Philippine dishes which is a fermented fish and salt. Also a specialty food from Herencia Restaurant.
Ilocos “Suka” or Vinegar – the native vinegar from the region has more taste and different from the vinegar available in the supermarket. It is excellent for the empanada and longganisa.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Images in your Articles
Images plays an important role in most articles, it attracts readers and supports the content.
Here are some notes for your images:
Here are some notes for your images:
- Put images appropriately within your blog article. Place at the proper and in the most advantageous location so you get the readers attention.
- Images should be credited if you do not own the image, make sure that the use of the photo is allowed.
- Images with high resoltion is recommended, poor images may even break your article content.
- Captions should be appropriate.
- I admit that there are articles that I posted without images, I hope to have one but with the limited time for writing I would just submit the blog article and later upload the images.
Business Talk: Managing Various Types of People
Management of people is a skill that every a leader should have whether it is for an office, school, other organization, or as long as a group of people that you need to lead to achieve a common goal or task. In an office environment, managing people is quite a challenging task. Different personalities needs different approach, this will take part in dealing with them on a day to day basis.
There are employees that are quite sensitive, there are types of aggressive or confident enough or straight to the point. There are also employees with bad problem normally the ones who violats company policies and so on. In delegating tasks and correcting them, there are appropriate words for them.
There are employees that are quite sensitive, there are types of aggressive or confident enough or straight to the point. There are also employees with bad problem normally the ones who violats company policies and so on. In delegating tasks and correcting them, there are appropriate words for them.
Health Check for your Family
I recently was hospitalized while at work I had to go undertime because I cannot bear the pain in my stomach. It is been quite sometime that I am not sick and hospitalized, I need to leave for work instead.
Health is so important since we cannot do what we normally do. Primarily we cannot work well and forced to rest. Some people also have the difficulty in taking medicines. For me, I am not really afraid of big size medicines, but I do not like the smell of some medicines. There are other things that we cannot do while we are sick especially if you are bedridden.
Make your health a priority and have an executive check up if you feel normal. It is good that health check ups are done periodically atleast twice or once a year for each member of the family.
Health is so important since we cannot do what we normally do. Primarily we cannot work well and forced to rest. Some people also have the difficulty in taking medicines. For me, I am not really afraid of big size medicines, but I do not like the smell of some medicines. There are other things that we cannot do while we are sick especially if you are bedridden.
Make your health a priority and have an executive check up if you feel normal. It is good that health check ups are done periodically atleast twice or once a year for each member of the family.
Parenting: Back to School Preparation
Parents are so concern about the welfare and future of their children especially when it comes to their education. Aside from the enrollment fee, they are so busy with their preparations before the school opens. Moms are busy buying new school supplies for their kids, if they have three or five kids studying on the same year, it means they need to buy more supplies according to their school levels. Uniforms are quite costly these days.
School supplies are not only the one to be prepared, kids should be prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally. There are kids who are excited for the school openings while some kids are afraid for some reasons especially if they have bad experiences in school.
School supplies are not only the one to be prepared, kids should be prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally. There are kids who are excited for the school openings while some kids are afraid for some reasons especially if they have bad experiences in school.
Your Wedding Dress
The wedding day for women is a once in a lifetime experience. The bride is the center of all during the wedding march and during the reception. One important detail of the wedding is the bridal gown.
Some women make a rigid physical transformation or make sure that she looks good and physical well during the wedding day. It goes with the wedding gown; it should fit the bride when the wedding comes. There are factors when preparing or choosing the gown, here are some of them:
1. Choose the gown with your own style and not someone else’s style, it is your wedding anyway.
2. Consider your body type, your body asset should be emphasized and hide the flaws of your body.
3. The dress should be comfortable enough and really fits you well.
Some women make a rigid physical transformation or make sure that she looks good and physical well during the wedding day. It goes with the wedding gown; it should fit the bride when the wedding comes. There are factors when preparing or choosing the gown, here are some of them:
1. Choose the gown with your own style and not someone else’s style, it is your wedding anyway.
2. Consider your body type, your body asset should be emphasized and hide the flaws of your body.
3. The dress should be comfortable enough and really fits you well.
Preparing for your International Trip
Travelling is really fun especially if it is an out of the country or international trip. Preparation can be quite tedious but rewarding once you step down at your destination airport. At last, a much-awaited vacation is being realized. Getting a visa and completing various documentary requirement can give you a headache plus the time for processing months before the scheduled trip. Having a checklist will atleast give you the proper planning for all the things you need for the trip.
A travel insurance is one of the requirements during the trip, so make sure you choose a good travel insurance provider. For other requirements, your luggage should contain your most important things during the trip so that hassles can be avoided.
Proper planning is always a must for every traveler.
A travel insurance is one of the requirements during the trip, so make sure you choose a good travel insurance provider. For other requirements, your luggage should contain your most important things during the trip so that hassles can be avoided.
Proper planning is always a must for every traveler.
Friday, March 20, 2015
CCTV in the Business
CCTV or Closed Circuit Television has been a necessity nowadays because of many crime incidents either inside the house, neighborhood, public places or inside business establishments. Because of technology, CCTV surveillance cameras and accessories had evolved into more advanced systems.
Establishments are advised to have their own CCTV cameras to avoid burglars and other offenders. They will be hesitated to do something that can be caught in camera and record their offensive actions. In solving crimes, CCTV tremedously helps in crime investigation.
Some business also used CCTV for their operations, the historical data recorded by these CCTVs can help improve the system and resolve internal issues beneficial to the business.
Establishments are advised to have their own CCTV cameras to avoid burglars and other offenders. They will be hesitated to do something that can be caught in camera and record their offensive actions. In solving crimes, CCTV tremedously helps in crime investigation.
Some business also used CCTV for their operations, the historical data recorded by these CCTVs can help improve the system and resolve internal issues beneficial to the business.
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