Back to School AstroBright paper and crafts

This post brought to you by Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

It's Back to School again! Parents and kids are all busy shopping at the nearest mall or online stores. Finding the best deal is important so that our hard earned money will be spent wisely.

 

Kids love bright color papers, so don't forget to include it in your list. AstroBright paper is one of the best that papers that shines and catches attention. Whether you are doing paper crafts like letter cutting, background, tracing  animals, flowers or any object and paper folding activities. Enjoy the 23 bright colors for any kind of project at home, office and school.  

 

Help and support your local elementary school with "Give a Brighter Year" sweepstakes and win cash prizes and school supplies valued at $30,000. Tell your kids about this opportunity and a chance of winning these special prizes for their school! I bet they will all get excited! We already joined and listed our favorite school and we all wish for the best.

 

Finally, a great chance for everyone for win by participating the family-friendly "Make Something AstroBright" design challenges. Check it out and join Astrobrights on Facebook for more details. Dig the creative side your your mom, dad, sisters, brothers, aunties, uncles and even grandma and grandpa by asking them if they like paper crafts and create something cool and unique project to be submitted to Astrobright and win awesome prices! Don't forget to read contest guidelines and rules. Follow ASTROBRIGHTS on Pinterest, Twitter, etc by using the hashtag # goastrobrights

 

At Kalaheo

I have not explore that whole Garden Island yet, but when I have friends livings. One of them is my best friend and they invited me over to stay for a week. It was a great opportunity for me to appreciate the nature offered in this area. They lived uphill where we can see the ocean and mountain view. Fresh air is always my favorite part plus the pleasure of the lovely flowers around the neighborhood.

There was a Chinese Restaurant, church, golf course, post office and lots more interesting place.

Another friend of mine introduced me to zumba daily. I love working out with friends. This new routine is great for my health.

ADT Alarm Systems Shepard

Dear Blog Friends.  Jack and I feel so secure since our last post to you...We got our ADT home monitoring system installed yesterday!  Its called the ADT Alarm Systems Shepard!  ADT Everybody has heard of .  They have been in business for 130 YEARS and have everything you might want.  We got monitoring for medical emergencies as well as home invasions/burglaries.  You know our friends down the street had that horrible experience last month...I feel so much better now.  Jack says they tailored the plan to his exact budget.  

Later we may try their other cutting edge options like cell guard, two way voice and ADT Pulse.  Jack says that last one will allow us to SEE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE our house from anywhere at any time no matter where in the world we are.  When we go traveling it will really give us extra peace of mind...My friend Selma Marlene-Washington also has this system...I think I feel better than when we had both German Shepard living with us...And We don't have to feed and walk ADT!  Please let us know if you try them, and how it goes for you.  We can compare notes.  

My Great Boss

I appreciate the guest post, Jamie Guy

My boss and I work really well together when it comes to making this business the best it can be. He spends a lot of time on the technical side of stuff like looking into t1 internet and dealing with accountants, while I spend a lot of time on the creative side of the business where do things like talk to vendors and think about the decor of the actual office itself. Together we make a really good team and he tells me all the time how ideas he scooped me up after my internship here. It's nice to feel like you are really appreciated where you work and I know that if I stay here for some years to come I might be able to become a partner in the business. Either way, I'm getting so much great experience that I wouldn't necessarily have gotten at this age otherwise so I'm just really thankful for this opportunity and I walked out with this awesome job. Also, having a great boss is half the battle!

Getting a Philippines Drivers License with a Hawaii License

I thought is it very hard to get a driver''s license here in Dumaguete, Philippines but I was able to get it in 5 hours! not in days, weeks and months. I remember my brother said, it took them 6 months to get there driver's license.

I showed my Hawaii Driver's License to the evaluator. She then, told me to photocopy my license and passport, then get a medical certificate. I loved that there accredited offices for the requirements nearby and I just have to walk few feet away. Of course, the waiting is not so long.

When I was done with all the requirements, I went back to the first evaluator again and then she gave me a form to fill in and I applied for Foreign Driver's License Conversion and it is not a professional one. I paid around Php 600  and got my license around 12 pm the same day!

Where is Alohagems?

alohagems is now in the Dumaguete City, Philippines. She is enjoying the city and getting familiar with this new place. She loved that there are plenty of activities here that anybody can participate or get involved with. Daily routine is essential for a good living. There is an aerobics free for public at the capitol area building every afternoon. The swimming pool is also open for public with Php 20 donation.

This is a city of gentle people. She has great neighbors that are fun to be with. She is still doing her online business and residual income activities.

If you know here, just leave a message under comment.

Chains

Guest post written by my buddy Bernardo Graham

Since I upgraded our television package at http://www.direct.tv/direct-tv-dvr.html a while back, we get all of the local news channels now. I was watching the news the other morning and drinking coffee when the weatherman was talking about a lot of snow coming our way. The talk show ( that is local) that follows the news was talking about chains on your tires and how important is was to have a good set of chains. I was so totally confused. We are Southern transplants to the valley and have never really seen a lot of snow. I certainly have never even heard of putting chains on your tires. Apparently, in some times during the season, having chains on your wheels is required by law. I decided to check into getting chains. Since I plan on driving to the mountains and doing some skiing, I have to have them. I was shocked because a “good” set of chains, even used ones costs four hundred dollars! I guess that I won’t be heading up to the mountains unless I know for sure that the roads are good and clear and that we don’t need chains!

Chemical Investment banking

Finance girls listen up...Maureen Cannon has just been made a senior part of the great chemical mergers and acquisitions firm: valencegroup.com. This is the specialized investment banking firm we wrote about last year.  Since they specialize in chemical m&a they have their ear on the very specific and specialized information, for example, the cycles, participants needs and problems better than anyone.

 

Last year we wrote about how the firms' independence made them a great merger and acquisitions vehicle because they avoid the natural conflict that often occurs in these  types of banking relationships.  There is never even the appearance of conflict of interest.

 

Maureen will be working out of the New York City office.  Their firm has its biggest office in London  and third biggest is in Shanghai.  Her past work with agricultural companies make her a natural. 

 

DO YOU STILL NEED A HIGH PAYING JOB?  This is a live wire company that is expanding.  They have been going for four years now and have the greatest collection of experts in their chosen specialty that one can imagine.  Combined, their top management has over one hundred and fifty years of experience in the chemicals and banking field.  The name valence refers to the point at which different chemicals may merge, change or explode.  If you want expert banking advice or a lead on a great place to work in the chemical investment banking field, visit their site:  www.valencegroup.com

Apartment for Rent in Edmonton

Hello dear blog buddies. Do we have great news for you. Our dear sister Lindamay Louisiana has just moved to EDMONTON, as we reported in our last Lindamay message. The news is that she used a great site to help her find a wonderful affordable well located apartment for rent in Edmonton. It has things arranged so easily. You can choose to click on a section of the city, say Gibbons, Ludoc or Devon and see what is available instantly. There is a simple graphic of the city map showing the twenty or so recognized sections so you can pick a place easily even IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE CITY WELL!!!

 Lindamay told us that the site is easy to use because it can sort the available listings in many different ways...all instantly: For example you can sort by price. Or you can sort by the number of bedrooms. Or you can sort by the type of property: apartment or house...Just imagine your own home located easily.

One more thing dear bloggers: Last year our friend Geraldo Cantones used this site so successfully that he then went on to buy the house he was renting! The Company, RentEdmonton.com then got him his mortgage!!! Yes they are a full service real estate management company. They have a great reputation and we like them a lot.

Teaching Me

Thanks for the article from Glenda Hanson

There are so many people trying to teach me how to use a computer you’d think I’d be an IT expert by now. But nope, I’m just as technologically inept as I’ve ever been even though my kids, my husband and even my boss are in on the effort. I’m just much more comfortable with a pen and paper than I am working really hard to do anything else – I can’t imagine why people don’t write letters anymore and why they don’t care about how impersonal it seems to send an email. I recently stumbled ontohttp://www.tvbydirect.com/ and signed us up for DirecTV and you would have thought my husband thought I’d launched a rocketship – he was so proud of me for getting online and not asking for help you would have thought I should get a gold medal! I am not all that interested in learning anything more but at least I’m able to get online and do what I need to do to get my work done both professionally and personally.

Walgreens and Express Scripts Program

This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Hey health care consumers... all of us in other words.  We have a very interesting situation to tell you about.

Express scripts is a middle man broker type of business.  They have been unwilling or unable to negotiate a new contract with our favorite pharmacy: WALGREENS.  This means that if you get your prescription medications through express scripts, You won't be able to use Walgreens for those orders.  Even if they are the best choice for you, If you have express scripts you will not be able to use then. for all the technical details you can see the official version here at Walgreens and Express Scripts.

 

For more on this issue you can also go to Walgreens on Twitter or Walgreens on Facebook. 

 

Here is the good news.  If your prescription drug benefit card does not say "express scripts" on it, THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU.  More good news... even if you have express scripts the program WALGREENS has their Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens.  You probably know about this saving plan that costs 20 dollars for an individual and 35 dollars for a family.

ON A TEMP basis, to deal with this mean trick of the broker. Walgreens is offering the same plan at a 75 percent discount.  YES  it only cost 5 dollars for an individual and ten dollars for a family.

 

Your local pharmacy is , as always, the best source for up to the minute information.  Tell us you experience.

Serious Car Problem Solved David and Goliath Style!

Shainfeld and Anvar, Lemon Law attorneys in California have really got it together! Dear Blog friends, this is a must for you to remember any time you get an auto "lemon".  And if there is a recall, check this out...This is for you, your family and anyone you know. The two guys I name above are attorneys and they have a NATIONWIDE SERVICE. They help people who have serious problems with their cars.

 Here is how it works: The California Lemon law lawyers have a great easy to use web site at www.mylemonlawcenter.com.  You just file simple case information there and they get back to you within 24 hours with an attorney telling you what to do.  This is really a chance of the little guy to go after the auto manufacture. It is a David and Goliath kind of thing.  My family and most people I know can not afford to hire an expensive lawyer to fight an auto company. They have the biggest and best. NOW IT IS DIFFERENT.

The California Lemon Law attorneys ONLY CHARGE YOU if you win. So it cost nothing to get your case heard by these top attorneys. As always, with our advice, we use it ourselves and we ask you to give us your feedback. If you try them please let us know the results. Happy hunting to you.

Love my family

Guest written by our friend Donnie Donovan 

I love my family, I really do, but living with them is driving me crazy. From picking a direct TV to watch to what to make for dinner to having to wait on more hot water for the shower, there are just too many darn people in this house. When I was young my parents decided to have as many kids as they naturally could and that’s made 11 of us – yeesh. That’s way too many people in this little 4 bedroom house which means that when I had to move back home after college I had to share a room with my two teenage sisters. I love my siblings and they’re all great people but there are just too many opinions and voices at any one time when you’re home at this house. I love being a part of a big family but I sure could do without LIVING with one, if you know what I mean…that’s where things get dicey. Hopefully in a couple of months I’ll have enough saved up to get my own place.

Junk Service in Texas

1800gotjunk.com just saved our marriage.  If you are a regular reader of this blog you know that my wife Marie May and I have the neatest relationship.  We do love each other tremendously AND she is a pack rat.  Yes it is true. Extra shoes.  Extra hand bags.  Extra shelves.  You get the idea...When we need a new something (anything)  we save and get it and are happy with it.  Yes it is true that we do get needed "stuff"  The problem is that we do not throw out the old stuff. 

First there is a small pile in the corner.  Then it gets to be a big pile.  Then it goes to the storage closet.  That gets full and then it goes to the garage.  That gets full,THEN WE CALL Bellaire Junk removal.   They are very professional.  They arrive in a team of two in uniform and with their official truck.  Then they give us an upfront instant quote on how much it will cost to have them take it all away.

It is fast and simple and VERY INEXPENSIVE.  They recycled, sell, give away or properly dispose of all materials in the legal and moral manner that we would do ourselves, If Marie May would only let me!

Automobile Insurance

Aloha dear blog friends, especially those outside of the United States.  This is about the best and cheapest and fastest way to get good automobile insurance.  Just visit Americancarqoutes.com.  This is the site that can get you entrance in to a whole world of different insurance companies trying to COMPETE FOR YOUR MONEY.  The competition makes for better value and lower prices for you and your loved ones.

Here is how it works.  American Car Qoutes has you fill out one simple form.  Then they submit it to many many many different companies.  The companies see what your history is like; How your driving record is;  What your age and gender are.  Different companies have lower rates  for some types of drivers and higher rates for others.  It is extremely complicated but not with americancarquotes. 

You can learn much more about insurance at their site.  For example do you know the definition of liability insurance and collision insurance and comprehensive coverage.  It is in your interest to learn more and take advantage of the site.  My cousin Matilda Johnson did and now she is an expert!  LOL.  Anyway she and her boyfriend Samuel adamsky say they  now have the lowest insurance costs of anyone in our extended family.  Please let us know if you try this site.  Tell us what you think.  OK? 

Mathematics Humor by Charles Darwin

I have just made this poster for mathematics teachers and students who love math quotes. This is all about Charles Darwin's famous quotes about Mathematicians. I hope it entertains you and inspires you.

A mathematician is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat which isn't there. 

Math Humor by Charles Darwin by classroomcolors

The Best Baby Carriers

Hello Dear Blog Readers.  I have found a great site for new moms and dads.  Or for those expecting.  It is all about baby carriers.  You can find the best baby carriers at  http://babycarriers.com/

This is an unusual site in that it seems non commercial.  It is VERY informative about baby carriers.  It has a very interesting page about the difference in Eastern and Western culture.  The site seems to be produced by us bloggers!  It is so user friendly.  For example,  instead of advertising the best features of a particular brand, it lists FORTY SEVEN  different manufactures and gives a quick overview of the type of carrier available from each different manufacturer. 

 

The site also lists accessories that are available for the parents who use baby carriers.  When I was growing up, there were only wheeled strollers and carriages.  Now we have the best baby carriers:  They hold the baby close to the parent.  There is a great discussion on the site about the difference in philosophy of keeping the baby facing you or facing outward toward the world.  We do not live in a global village.  There are vast differences in societies and this great little site gives a down to earth description of some basic differences.  This site can really help parents MAKE GOOD DECISIONS.

Nursing Scrubs on Sale

Aloha Gals and Guys too!  You know that I have worked at Wilcox Hospital in their long term care facility.  I know my scrubs!  There are now nursing scrubs on sale.  I was always looking for the best value while still having good style.  Living in Hawaii we are blessed with great weather...Of Course.  So I was able to wear my scrubs everywhere.  Having nursing scrubs on sale is a real blessing too.  There are tremendous selections to choose from.  The best thing is to get on their mail list then take advantage of close outs and specials.  They have these from time to time and it saves a bundle. 

Blue Sky offers scrubs for just about anyone.  They are ALL handmade of the great quality fabrics. These are by far the highest quality and come in a largest variety of colors that I have ever found in my years working in the medical field. 

The selections they offer are real head turners.  They are a Luxury item that you can afford. Just visit http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Scrubs-for-Men  

Plus Size Maternity Clothes

Aloha girls.  Here is my tip for the week.  My sister is pregnant (in her 8th month, God I can't wait till it is over! Smile.)  Well she found this great site for plus size maternity clothes. 

My sister is hard to please.  Some of you have met Joanna Marie.  You Know! Well she reports that she is super pleased with this site  URL. They have SO MUCH VARIETY.

In each category there a  big selection of various priced clothing items.  Her husband loves the prices and I love the look.  So does her admirers.  Everybody has commented.  For example her colleague friend Louise McMillian say her bathing suit just last week and said that she was struck how good my sister looked.

I mean truly you can't go wrong.  In looking for plus size maternity clothes you sometimes have to put up with less than pleasing customer service.  At Onestopplus.com the service is friendly and efficient.  When my sister had to return something that did not work for her, they took it back with absolutely no questions asked.

We are going to have a final baby shower for her and I am getting her a gift certificate for plus size maternity clothes from this site. I know she will be happy.

Sports Apparel for Big and Tall

Aloha dear big and tall shoppers.  You know from my blog that my family is full of sports fanatics and some really huge guys and gals.  Well here is all you need to know for shopping for them.  King size direct has EVERYTHING in licensed team official sports wear.

Big and tall sizes are available in their holiday offerings.  Also in sleep wear, outer wear, underwear, active wear, and special clearance items.  Guys and Gals, I want you to know that our friend chuck and Linda swear by this business.  They are honest and easy to use.  We have gotten even special items made to order for lesser known teams.  And for customer service, they can not be beat.  Sister in Law Marilyn bought a lots of stuff last Christmas and was happy. Then her BIG son had a zipper problem with his Dallas Cowboys outer wear item (a really cool warm up jacket).  They got service with a smile and a new jacket in record short time.

As always, we want you to contact us with your experience if you use them or even if you don't.  We love to tell you about special places to get MAXIMUM VALUE.  KING SIZE DIRECT qualifies as one of the best we have found in ages.