Best Deals for Mother's Day 2010

Looking for gifts for your mom on Mother's Day? Need ideas or probably the best deals for your money? If you're getting tired of giving flowers, there are huge selections of items from Amazon.com....




1. Kindle - If your mom is a bookworm, she might like the Kindle Reader. Reviews are outstanding and I know a lot of people who love this product -- and that includes my wife. If you order Kindle now, you're eligible for 2-day free shipping.



2. Jewelries - Most women just love jewelries. Amazon offers up to 30% discount, so check them out now while supplies last!



3. Beauty Products - Just because your mom is older doesn't mean she stopped caring for her looks. Give her more inspiration with these beauty items from Amazon.



4. Kitchen and Dining Gifts - For moms who love to cook! Who knows, she might cook your favorite kare-kare using these gifts! You could get up to 40% discount on these items.



5. Mother's Day Gift Cards - Can't decide which item to give your mother? Send her a gift card instead. There are 4 easy ways you can give Amazon.com Gift Cards in time for Mother's Day, just follow this link for more info.



6. Mother's Day Deals - Check out the link for more Mother's Day Deals on Amazon.com!

Hope this post helps you make up your mind in choosing the best gift for your mother. They deserve something special, and you deserve to save some green!

Valentine's Day Gifts: Do You Look for Discounts?

In about two weeks from now, people will celebrate Valentine's Day. I've been shopping for a gift for my wife. I don't want to be cheap, but I also don't want want to spend an arm and a leg for an expensive item since we need to prioritize for our upcoming wedding in summer.

There are a few ways I know of when saving money. One is through my amazon affiliate program, and one is by hunting coupon and online deals like DealTattle.com - Coupon Codes & Discounts. I gave my wife a Kindle (an ebook reader by Amazon) for her last birthday (and as a Christmas present as well). She was happy and I know she will be able to use it. I was actually contemplating between that and a Sony, but in the end, Kindle seems to be the most practical for her.

This Valentine’s though, I want to give her bunch of flowers with additional fancies like chocolates and a balloon. I really don't mind if I couldn't find a deal or discount. I want to give her something thoughtful, so she knows I remember her even if we're far away. If I found a good deal, I'll grab it; it wouldn't hurt. Besides, my wife is not materialistic like any other girls. For her, the greatest gift I could her is myself.

That’s my kind of girl. ;)

Merry Christmas to All!

The time has come, Christmas has arrived! Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Merry Christmas to all my family members: my wife (her family), my parents and siblings, relatives, and friends! May all of us have a wonderful time together and celebrate the holy time of the holiday.

Belated Happy Birthday to Papa who turned 57 yesterday (December 24th)! May you have many more birthdays to come!

Got my Nikon D90 + Other Gear!

My latest Digital SLR Camera finally arrived after several days of waiting! It's a Nikon D90 with Kit lens (18-105mm), but I am planning to sell the lens. I bought 2 other lenses (Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 and Nikon 50mm f/1.8) which I will frequently use.

Here's a sample shot using Tokina 50-135mm on D90 body:



If you click HERE to view large size, you will see that the focus is very sharp and the bokeh is excellent!

Street photography, Event photography and portraiture are my interest, so I am going to need a lot of practice to master all my gears!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy thanksgiving to all! Time for some turkey, mashed potato, and cranberry juice with family members and friends! most importantly, this is the best time of the year to reflect about the things or people we are thankful for.

Enjoy your holiday! And don't gain too much weight by eating and sleeping! :P

Happy Father's Day!

Just a quick post to greet my Father a "Happy Father's Day!" Same goes to all my friends who have kids already. I guess the question is: When will I become a father? :P

Best of Time for Memorial Day Gift

First of all, Happy Memorial Day to everyone reading this blog. This is the perfect day to commemorate those who have died courageously for the United States.

If you have any friends or relatives who have relatives who died in the war, and you want to give them a gift, a watch would be an ideal present.

Best of Time (www.bestoftime.com) - which is also known as Alex Jewelry "offers genuine Rolex watches at substantial discounts to the manufacturer's suggested retail price". Go visit their website and look for items that fits perfectly for your recipients! They are having Memorial Day sale today so better hurry up.

The watches they offer are classic: they have watches that display Roman numerals for the time! Watches are availble for both men and women.

So if you haven't decided yet what to give your loved ones, check out Best of Time, because is is "where time lasts forever."

Happy mother's Day!

Just a short quick post to greet my mother a Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for giving me life and showering me with tons of love without asking for any return. I hope you liked the perfume I bought for you.

I know I don't always say this but on behalf of my brother and sisters, I'd like to tell you that you are very much loved. You are really a wonder-mom and our magician.

You rock, Ma. Happy Mother's Day again!

Happy Easter 2009

Happy Easter 2009! This is the day that Jesus resurrected from the dead, so we Christian celebrate this important day.

What is Easter?

According to Christian scripture, Jesus was resurrected from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. Christians celebrate this resurrection on Easter Day or Easter Sunday (also Resurrection Day or Resurrection Sunday), two days after Good Friday and three days after Maundy Thursday. Source: wikipedia

So make sure to go to mass this Sunday; let's celebrate and pay due respect to the Lord our God.

LRT Suspended for Holy Week

I was supposed to use the LRT going to my girlfriend's place when I saw this sign hanging on the rope blocking the stair's entrance. No LRT for the entire Holy Week. Are you kidding me?

If you can't read the sign, it says:

Walang Byahe ang train simula April 9-12. Stop operation of Train: Monday pa ang byahe 13 sa Abril sa train. TY.

I kinda like LRT - it's cheap and much faster than taking a cab/jeep or driving. *sigh* What can I do?

April Fool's Day - Did You Get Fooled?

Yesterday (April 1, 2009) was April Fools Day. According to wikipedia, "The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbors, or sending them on a fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible."

Luckily for me, I haven't been pranked on this day. Ever. At least not directly. But I know I've been fooled by sneaky internet articles before.

So, did you get fooled yesterday?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Are you wearing green just like the Irish? Today's holiday is symbolized by many signs, and one of them is a rainbow.

It is said that at the end of rainbow, you'll find the leprechaun's pot of gold. However, the photo below is a clear manifestation that the pot of gold is a myth.

Luck, for me, is an overrated happening. We make our luck by preparation. We decide our own fate by making the right choices.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Wishing you all the best of luck! ;)

After Holiday Sale - GIFT CARD MALL

I received a few gift cards from my students this past Christmas, and I honestly do not know what to do with those. I have 1 for Starbucks, 2 for Dunkin Donuts, and 1 for a fine dining restaurant. Sweet, huh? One thing I observed during the holiday: Gift cards are pretty much preferrable to give as a present.


If you are thinking of an after holiday present, and do not know what to give, Gift card is one way to go. Gift Card Mall is a good site where you can find tons of cards for your needs. They have several categories where you can choose from: Gift card for your girlfriend, for your nephew, for your parents, and more. What I like about the gift card mall is that you can design your own gift card! A personalized appeal for a card -- How cool is that?

Not convinced? Check out their site right now, and see how many stores they are affiliated with. The stores range from Toiletries, to sports, to food, to clothing and many more! So if you prefer giving gift cards as a present, go to GIFT CARD MALL and you'll never go wrong.

Merry Christmas to all!

Merry Christmas to all! May this holiday be filled with love and peace. I wish everyone to have a prosperous New Year, too! Hope you get what you wish for this Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

This is the time of the year when we have to be thankful for for everything that we have. The priest from yesterday's mass said that we will never know how thankful we are of one thing until it is gone.

So treasure everything that you have.

We celebrate Thanksgiving by cooking huge meals for everyone in the house. The most prominent are turkey and ham. However, I'm not really a big fan of turkey. Are you?

Anyway, enjoy the holidays! There are no school today and tomorrow, and I think most companies are closed as well.

Happy Thanksgiving again!

Happy Columbus Day!

Happy Columbus Day! Many state and local government are closed today. Some public schools are closed and some Catholic schools have the option to close. Post offices are closed, so don't wait for the mailman to deliver your mail! :P

As a teacher, I am enjoying this free day! It means rest, rest, rest before indulging again to the world of teaching and kids -- which is both happy and stressful.

This day-off also allows professionals like me to do errands like laundry, keeping the house (or room) tidy, and other house chores. I might do the laundry later, as I am running out of pants for work.

Here in Journal Square, JC, it seems peaceful and quiet. Metered parking must be full, as JC Parking Authority is closed as well. Meaning, it's free to park anywhere allowed!

What about you? How are you spending this holiday? Are you going out to buy something?

Speaking of which, there might be sale or discount in the stores today. I might drop by to peek, will buy if I see something interesting. Other than that, I'm just spending the day resting, running errands, and preparing for work this week.

Before I end this, I wish you all a Happy Columbus Day! Hope you are having a great time!

Till next post...