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Modern

If you are looking for really nice and upbeat modern furniture online. This is where the best ones are available! They offer really competitive and affordable prices online. I was hoping of getting great deals because the one that I saw in the mall earlier was sold out already.It’s actually for the bedroom of my little boy. I’m not very keen with how it looks really because cheaper for now is still ok. I was thinking of getting second hands here but I can’t find one. We’ll just look around..

 

General Cleaning

I already asked our household help that we have to ready the things before the husband will arrive. Like doing a general cleaning. I still have to ask our driver if he knows someone that will trim the trees in the backyard. We have 3 huge trees there and it needs trimming. I have been telling that myself for weeks now. Plus the A/C for the bedrooms. I need to get a new air filters. I have to jot that down in my notes to do.

 

Updates

I haven’t been writing stuff here for ages! I know..some of you who checks here and look around noticed that I have been out of the loop for the longest time! I’m juggling things for the family since my husband is not around and I’m back to schooling for a second course as well. I’m not sure if I can do all this things alone but I’m sure God knows what’s in my mind and heart..I missed the husband badly but I know things will be better in the future..Now, I”m off to check this dip machine for a friend!

 

Appliances

Did I told you about our tv set that we got a few months back? It was a devastating experienced! We will never try this local home appliances shop ever again because of the very bad service. But there was still the best thing happened albeit with the situation. We found a very helpful people along the way too. Now, I just need to have a new tv stand for my little boy’s room!

 

House Stuff

I just discovered that a few pcs tiles in the second floor rooms has some cracks. I’m not sure what happened but I know we had experienced an earthquake a few months back. They say it’s one of the reasons. So one of the things that I need to do is to look for a stainless steel tiles. It’s not for the rooms in the house because it’s a little pricey. But will look for affordable ones as well.

 

How to Lock out Burglars

Saw this over at eHow and it’s very helpful tips.

1. One of the best security precautions you can take is to replace or re-key your locks immediately after you move in. Replacing or re-keying your exterior locks is the only way to ensure that only you control the keys to your new home. Don’t make it easy for burglars to walk through your front door with the key.

2. Your home should have deadbolts with full one inch bolts on all entry doors. These should be installed on front, back and side doors in addition to existing locksets. Another precaution: If your doors have conventional glass panels, consider replacing them with shatterproof glass or with polycarbonate material. You can install deadbolts yourself, with the easy-to-follow instructions and common household tools or you can have a qualified locksmith do the job for you. Even with installation costs, deadbolts may be the cheapest insurance you can buy.

3. Never admit anyone to your home you do not know. The best locks in the world cannot substitute for caution and common sense. A simple, inexpensive safety device is a one-way door viewer available from almost any hardware store or locksmith. The viewer lets you see who’s at your door without that person seeing you. Installation is as simple as drilling a small hole and fitting the device into place.

4. It’s important to call your local police department for a home security inspection. Many local law enforcement agencies will review your home’s security measures and point out any areas of concern.

5. For a detailed security analysis of your home, contact a bonded professional locksmith who is an accredited member of a national locksmith association. At no cost to you, your police and sheriff’s department will be glad to help when needed. Call them immediately if you see, hear or have a good reason to suspect that a crime is being committed. Many law enforcement officers, despite their demanding schedules, are willing to take the time to make a security check of your home and will point out major flaws in your home protection. Crime is everyone’s problem and preventing it is everyone’s obligation. The next home you protect from burglary may be your own.

6. Inquire about Neighborhood watch programs. Call your local police department to determine if your new community has a Neighborhood Watch program.

Now, off to check on a few things here in the house! Have a great weekend!


 

TV Mounts

The other day, a friend of mine bought a new flat screen tv for his room. Then I also wanted to buy one for our room as well. I have been asking the husband that if ever, we could at least get one soon because the kids loves to stay in the other room that their toys are located. We actually have the old tv there but it would be cool if it it mounted in the wall so that my youngest won’t play with the on and off on the tv..;-) Might as well check this tv mounts first and see how much it would be.

 

Home Decors

As most of you know, I am not spending much time online. I am busy with real life stuff and the things for my little boys. They keep me busy alright. Specially that my eldest goes to school everyday. Then, I will go back to school by second semester. And that means, I will be spending more outside. Just some plans but hopefully, this is what God wants me to do. I have been planning and planning for years about this and I think this is it! Anyway, what I wanted now is to look for some house stuff and ideas. Mainly because our master’s bedroom needs a little arranging and I think I am in the mood for online shopping. I need a new stainless steel mailbox that will be put outside. The one we have is not helping because every time it rain the mail will get wet specially the newspaper and magazines! Good thing this online site that I came across offers tons of stainless mailboxes! They even have stainless steel fireplace accessories that would be very useful. Then this blomus stainless steel mailboxes would be nice as well. I might snag this stainless steel candle stick for the kitchen;) Right now, they have an ongoing sale! So, check it out!

 

Night Out..

I saw that Lady Gaga will be in town in a week. If only I have the chance to go, I would really go with some of my friends and enjoy the night! I’m sure it will be a blast of fun! But I have so much in my plate right now. I even forget little things for my little boys because of all the things I do everyday. But I never forget to play and have fun during weekends. Last night, me and my bro’s friends came over for a great night of singing and drinking! haha And it was fun! Anyway, when I saw this crowd control online, I remember about another night outs we had. It’s really a great idea if a establishment has one. Airports, movie theaters and a lot more uses one. And the good thing about this site that I saw is that they have almost every security barriers and barricades for a smooth sailing entrance. I remember when the husband saw a play many years ago, they do used a stanchions. I’m sure it’s widely used already with movie theaters now as well. This site also offer products for trade shows and mostly for crowd control items. Even velvet rope are also available. Check it out for more information!

 

If you have little ones in the house specially if they are starting to crawl and all, we parents have to make sure that we do all the necessary baby proofing! I know for sure because I have 2 little ones and my youngest is a 20 months old toddler who runs around the house and eats everything he can grasp! I remember when he was at his 8 to 12 months age. He loves to eat everything he can see. Actually up until now..the only thing with his age now is he can climb the stares and can only understand simple instructions. Before we got home here, I made sure that my brother who took care of our house here put something like this Baby Gates that I saw online. It is very important if you have stares. Just in case you are still looking for baby proofing products or any home safety tips and even something like this Cabinet Locks, this site has everything you are looking for. With largest selection of home safety specially us parents who have kids and babies in the house or office. I’m actually looking for a window guard and a new baby gate for my youngest room. I might just check and see how much it would be and the shipping. I’m sure it’s not that much!

 

Dinner with friends..

I am invited to join a dinner party with some of my friends later tonight. Although, I really don’t want to get away because of some important stuff that I needed to do. We still have to get ready for a festival that will be later this month. Need to plan ahead what we should do in order to attract customers. But I think, I need all the fun chats and drinks for a bit. I was out last night too and it was fun! Just that tonight, I have to help for some foods and wine. Good thing, I saw this Wine Reviews online and thought this is a good idea to reading some information. I also read that they have Wine Grades that I can check just in case some other visitors are picky with the wine. I can’t remember when was the last time, I attended this friends dinner bash. It has been a while and I miss hanging out with them. So this is the right time to go out of the hole as they say:) Since this site will help you describe the taste and the flavor of that specific wine available in the local stores, it’s the best site to know possible choices for wine! I’m thinking of doing a Wine Pairing to food, so, this task is not easy. But with the help of this site, everything will surely be exciting and fun! Check it out too;)

 

There was one time when I was so scared when  we thought that a burglar came in straight inside our own home! It was something I feared for hours! We were just thankful that we live a few walk from a police station and that they arrived a few minutes after the husband called. It was true that someone came in but it was the fire fighter people and intently broke inside the house. The reason was that our fire alarm system accidentally turned on without us knowing! We were out in the house and all of the sudden it happened! It was so scary I could pee! So when I saw this Home Security System online, I remembered we have something like this! I’m just thankful that it’s realiable and affordable too! This ADT alarm is one of the top home alarm company in America beating everyone! You will surely get the best for your own home and family. To make sure that everything is safe. This Security System has been in business since 1874 with over 130 years in service! This is an amazing history if you ask! With 24/7 customer service monitoring, you can be sure that they will tend to your needs anytime! Check it out!