In Progress

Yay, I'm half done with my assignments. I'll just take a break now and head to the nearest mall with the family. We're all not used to staying at home doing nothing, (well them, because I'm working my @$$ off here) so we decided to go out, have a snack and buy a couple of DVDs. The hummus will just have to wait! The Husband is too lazy to do anything and would rather lie down on the couch all day. We're just going out because he ran out of movies to watch plus we're all hungry.

ME Time

Well, not exactly. The little girl is asleep so I'm doing what I can to squeeze in some paid blogging time. As I've already mentioned on my earliest post, I got loads of paid tasks to write and since my boss sent me some work this morning, I haven't got a chance to write any. You might think I'm addicted to this but there's just so many things that I want to buy haha. Shopping always gives me the right push to get to work.

Compare and Save Buckets!

There's a new comparison site called Save Buckets that searches the web for the lowest available price on any product. Whether a buyer is looking for mp3 players or home furnishings, Save Buckets will show which store can offer the best price. The buyer also has an option to search for shops that are most visited online such as Asda, Comet, John Lewis, PC World, Play.com and more. And if the buyer wants a better deal, they can enter the price that they would like to pay using the My Price feature. Save Buckets will then email the buyer when the product that they want has reached the amount that they're looking for. If Save Buckets fail to find a price that fits a buyer's budget, they will offer him the current lowest price available. And to help consumers get total shopping satisfaction, they provide a categorized list of guides that explain to consumers what they need to look for when purchasing products online.

Hummus!

Been craving for authentic hummus ever since I saw one last night at The Food Network. The Husband used to make hummus whenever we are on a diet and it was always delicious and satisfying.

I found this recipe today and it seems like the real thing. I'll ask The Husband to make it for our afternoon snack. I don't have the talent to understand these things even if the exact step by step instructions are available. I just don't like cooking, period.

Got this from humus101.
[4 large bowls of Hummus]
2 cups dried chickpea grains
1/3 cup tahini*
juice from 1 squeezed lemon
1-2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8-1/4 teaspoon baking soda
salt
olive oil
parsley

Directions:
1. Poor the chick-peas over a large plate. Go over them and look for damaged grains small stones, or any other thing that might be there of which you would like to dispense.

2. Wash it good and soak the chickpeas in clean water for the night. Then, switch the water and soak for a few more hours. The grains should absorb most of the water and double their volume, more or less.

3. Wash the chickpeas well and put them in a large pot. Cover with water, add the baking soda and NO salt. Cook until the grains are easily smashed when pressed between two fingers. It should take around 1.5-2 hours, during which it is advised to switch the water once again, and remove the peels which float over the cooking water. When done, sieve the grains and keep the cooking water.

4. Put the chickpeas into a food processor and grind well. Leave it to chill before you continue.

5. Add the tahini and the rest of the ingredients and go on with the food processor until you get the desires texture. If the Humus is too thick, add some of the cooking water.

Serve with some good olive oil and chopped parsley.

Beauty Institute

I have high regards for hair stylists. It might seem vain and shallow but they do make people happy about themselves. With the right haircut or hair color, a person's confidence can significantly improve. Of course, the keyword there is perfect.

Regency Beauty Institute believes in being exceptional in the beauty business. This is why they focus on creativity, self-confidence and excellence when educating their students. All their cosmetology schools has a dedicated education team plus a unique learning system that keeps track the progress of each student and rewards them for their successes. As part of their training the students are required to provide discounted, high-quality salon services to the public under expert supervision. Regency also schedules regular on-campus open houses and auditions so salon owners can get access to future top stylists in the making.

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Just when you don't need them

... tons of designs tasks appear on your inbox. My boss might somehow forgotten the fact that I'm on holiday for two days. He and one of our clients from Las Vegas have been sending me urgent updates to their websites for the last hour. Of course, I can't say no to them. I'm not that type of person who will leave them hanging especially if I'm the only one who can resolve the issue. However, I hope this doesn't happen next next week when we go to Bohol. I won't have Internet access there and I sure hope that I won't be working at all.

Holiday

It's a holiday today! No work for two days so I'm enjoying the extra time by blogging. There are so many paid tasks that I need to finish in two days. I also have a few design projects that should be done by now so might squeeze some mockups today.

So much for that much-needed rest now.

Miss Organized

Ooohh, just look at this lovely hand-painted baby organizer! I'm planning to get this for Sandy so we can finally organize our cluttered room. I'm sure she will love this considering how she likes anything with animals in it. Hopefully, this will convince her to help mommy pick up her toys, books, clothes and other baby things. I love how it can be stacked on top of each other when they're not in use. We need all the space we can get in our room and hallway plus it won't hurt if the organizers look as fabulous as these. And do you know that you can personalize them as well? Babynest is known for personalized baby gifts from new born apparel, toddlers, bath time accessories, new parents and even nursery decors. You can check their collection at www.babynest.com.

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Overseas

My friend just won't stop talking about Singapore. She's trying to convince me to work there by telling me about the government and the low crime rate. However, she warned me that it might take a year before I can bring Sandy. Her salary is now times 4 of what she used to earn here in the Philippines, which is why it's starting to appeal to me. Don't get me wrong, I love my work from home job and it's twice the pay of any designer that I know. Still, I can't help but think of the future of my daughter. There are crimes everywhere I go. I'm even scared to ride a cab home at 10:30 PM for God's sake. I don't know, but I will have to think about this real hard. I'm absolutely sure that I can't leave Sandy even for just a few months even if The Husband is with her.

Dress It Up

The right window treatment can give any room a quick makeover. If you watch any home make over shows, you will see that whatever they do, they never forget the windows. It could be as simple as changing the curtain, adding a new set of blinds, or totally replacing the window frames. Different types of curtains can either block the sunlight or let some to seep in creating a homey, romantic feel.

Ready to dress up your windows? Get your supplies now at TerrysFabrics.co.uk. Here you can find all that you need in redecorating your room from their huge variety of curtain fabrics, curtain poles, curtain tracks, blinds, bedding, lighting, cushions, throws and many more. The prices of the products vary but suitable to all budgets. They also have ready-made curtains so all you have to do is put it up or add a lamp and other pieces here and there to enhance the look of your home.