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I go to the grocery store armed with a list of things to buy and just the amount I need yet after the cashier rings all my items, I am always off! But I would be and should be on target had it not for these "add-on" items they dangle to their products as live bait for people like me with a penchant for "canisters/pouches/bottles/mugs/spoons/etc" tie-ups to their products. Yes!!! It is dreadful but I am a slave to this marketing strategy! They know my weakness too well and these capitalists use it to their advantage. I should know better, right, but these tie-ups call to me and tempt me to buy them. It's like I am drawn to the grocery aisle that has all these displays of tie-ups and get-this-for-free bundles. But it's worse than just that! Most of the time, I buy stuff that I don't even need just so I could get the freebie that comes along with it. Just a week ago, I had to go back and forth the bargain section because two things were calling to ...

I am a self-confessed lover of freebies! But who isn't, right? Who wouldn't relish the beauty and joy of getting something for virtually nothing? Just today, I received my freebie from Huggies Diapers via a free registration on Facebook. I just liked their page, filled out the online form, shared their page and voila after a few days, my package came! Yeeey!!! ;-) I learned about it after seeing an entry from a friend on FB about it, I had to try it for myself and true enough they delivered a pack of 4 Huggies Dry diapers right to my doorstep. Here are pictures I took of the blessing that arrived yesterday via LBC mail. Just another reminder that some things still do come for free. If it's still available, go on Facebook to avail now! Here is the link to their FB page. Thanks Huggies!!! And now, off to hunt for other freebies... hehehe.. ;-) nmed 10/24/13 @ 4:49am

I love to cook and always will love cooking! I love to experiment and try new things. So far most of them have been successful. (Ahem, just lucky I guess...) A couple of weeks ago, an officemate brought with her 2 crabs (aka: alimango) from her province and the challenge was for me to create something sumptuous out of it. Crabs just happen to be one of my all-time favorites and since another friend of mine served up her version of Chili Crab just a month ago, I had to re-create it or at least create my own version. I had absolutely no idea how to start; in fact my husband just told me to cook it the regular way - boiled in a pan with 7-up, water and some salt. But nah, I just had to create something more than that and so I made my own version of Chili crabs and here is a picture. I swear it's way yummier than it looks. In vernacular, I described the dish as "sabaw pa lang sud-an na!" (Even the soup can stand as the viand already.) Sorry it's the best transl...

Take the free personality test Take this personality quiz and get to know yourself better. A real eye-opener! I AM A VISIONARY! (ENTP) + + + + + + + + ENTP in a Nutshell ENTPs are inspired innovators, motivated to find new solutions to intellectually challenging problems. They are curious and clever, and seek to comprehend the people, systems, and principles that surround them. Open-minded and unconventional, Visionaries want to analyze, understand, and influence other people. ENTPs enjoy playing with ideas and especially like to banter with others. They use their quick wit and command of language to keep the upper hand with other people, often cheerfully poking fun at their habits and eccentricities. While the ENTP enjoys challenging others, in the end they are usually happy to live and let live. They are rarely judgmental, but they may have little patience for people who can't keep up. What Makes the ENTP Tick ENTPs are energized by challenge and are often inspired...

Lanipao Rainforest Resort: An Escape from the Hussle of the City within the City If you want to have an escape but don't want to escape that far, Lanipao Rainforest Resort is one of your best bets. Away from all the noise, close to nature, with a great view and via a route full of surprising adventures --- you'll never regret going to this place and spending some quality time with loved ones. We did and here are pictures of this hidden get-away: (Note: These are random pictures taken using a BB phone without a memory card so I just did a few point and shoot ones. It should give you an idea how the whole place looks like but I recommend you see it for yourself and take your best pictures as well.) Address: Brgy Sapangdaku, Guadalupe, 6000 Cebu City Rates: Entrance per person - 50 pesos Cottage fee - 250 pesos Just a few tips before going there: 1. Get a reliable vehicle because you will have to go through some rough roads and even have to l...