Sweets and Ramblings

I just finished gobbling up two slices of apple cake. It was yum! I tell you, hubby and I can eat the whole round cake in one setting. That's how rubbish guts we are. It was my first time to try that cake and I quite like it, except the green apple toppings. I still have two slices left. I'll eat them after blogging. Bwahahaha!Recently, seen in the news that some ebay sellers were complaining because paypal increase its merchant fee up to something....

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Live Life

You may find this weird or unbelievable but I tell you, my mother-in-law got her ears pierced when he was 79 years old. Yeah. You read it right. Whooping 79. It might be too late for some but she said, she wanted to live her life to the fullest. So there goes, pop the ear pierce. But the absence of piercing before didn't stopped her from wearing earrings. She just used clip on earrings. She has lovely jewelry and clip on earrings were a bit of nuisance...

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Something For The Eyes

We've been planning to avail another extra from our health insurance. Eyeglasses for me and Mcj. You see, mine are almost two years old. My vision I reckon had gone worse than what it was. Plus, they are now defective. Jens knocked off the righ lense that it doesn't stay if hit even with a little force. Good thing, I don't use them as often as before. (I notice I haven't got recent photos of me wearing them in my pc, even in the memory cards).I might...

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Green Tea

We all know that tea is good for us particularly green tea. But did you really know what it can do to you and your health? Here are some tangible facts that you may want to read.1. Cut Your Cancer RiskSeveral polyphenols -- the potent antioxidants that green tea is famous for -- seem to help keep cancer cells from gaining a foothold in the body by discouraging growth and then suppressing the creation of new blood vessels that tumors need to thrive....

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Nail Health

I noticed today that I had my nail polish for at least a month so I decided to change it. Just when I was putting on the first coat on my three toenails, the little boy woke up so I stopped. Imagine my right foot with two nails clear and three with chocolate coat. :)Very timely, I came across this article about nails.Alterations in the appearance, shape, and texture of your nails can indicate an underlying health condition. For example:Thickened...

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Just as I see..

This is not a goss. Just a mere observation that I want to share.Did you know that my MIL owns 3 vacuum cleaners? They are all of different brands (no Sebo vacuums yet). She gave one to us to use. She bought the latest because it is small and handy. Easy to store and use around the house. The little boy loves playing with the hoses, so it's another toy for him. :)Anyway, I don't do that much vacuuming so as she. I just don't like the noise. So imagine...

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Something for the Little Boy

I've been wanting to buy DVD's for my little boy. But I couldn't find any in the shop. I am not just looking for kids movies but nursery rhymes but should not be a CD. I found nursery rhymes in the internet that were in videos, so that gave me an idea what to look for. I am so frustrated because I couldn't find any here. Anyway, for now watching them in the computer will suffice. Thanks to our reliable video cards, we can watch it in all three computers....

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A Supernova Fruit

Love berries? You're on the right track. Blueberries do not only linked to skin, heart, eye, and urinary health but also to a lower risk of cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. But you have to eat at least 1 to 2 cups a day inorder to reap the health benefits. Blueberries do not come all year round so when they're season and abundance, stock your freezer. It was said that frozen berries are as good as fresh. Here are some tips on how to use those...

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Random Health Facts

Did you know that watermelon can have effects like viagra. A natural viagra according to research. It works when a person eats a ripe watermelon. Research said that this fruit contains amino acid that relaxes and dilates blood vessel just like viagra and other drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. The downside is, you have to eat at least 6 cups. Wouldn't you feel bloated after eating that much?*****We thought that winter and the food make us...

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Tips For You

No, this is not the 10% of my food bill. :) This is some helpful info that you may find handy.Dark chocolate is an antioxidant and is better for you than milk. (of course, we all know that and we love our chocolates. Even up to the point that we may need Fenphedra)If you feel a cold coming on, try and sneeze through your nose rather than with your mouth open.As soon as you feel that slight tingle on your lips that heralds a cold sore, swamp a piece...

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Night Cap

It's a cold and miserable day today. It's winter and already cold without the rain. But it is raining, so it is colder. Brrrrr. I just made myself a cuppa. Bought a pack of choc viennese fingers yesterday, so it's perfect for my coffee in this type of weather. Warm and sweet. :) Oh, I might make another cup later for telly munchies. It's Wimbledon finals for women's single....

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What Continent is You Abode?

Rules : 1. Start Copy from "Begin Copy" until "End Copy".2. Put your blog's name and url write in which continent you live, add the country you live in. Example : My Imaginary Travels (Netherlands)3. Leave your url post in here and I'll add you to the Master List.4. Please help spread this tag by tagging your friends as much as you can.5. Don't play unfair! If you have more...

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Tips on Cramp

Mcj suffers from cramps most of the time. He reckon, it's from lack of salt in his diet. I reckon he still has muscle growth. Kidding!But if you're like him, try to these tips. Got them from the book that I bought recently.If you suffer from cramp in the feet or legs at night, scrub any dirt off a medium-size potato and dry it thoroughly. Put it on your bed, somewhere you are not likely to disturb it as you move in your sleep, and you won't get cramp.If...

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