Cooking recipes

Guest post written by my buddy Bernardo Graham

We were able to get Cyrus Wildblue at our house and I am so happy about this! I love to cook and am always wanting to try new recipes. But so often I get stuck cooking the same things over and over again. Since we got internet, I have had the laptop in the kitchen and have tried so many new recipes. My family and their bellies are very happy about this! Well, except for the night that I cooked turkey meatloaf, they were not to into that! I am planning on declaring Wednesdays Italian days because Italian food is my favorite type of food to cook and eat. I have bookmarked a ridiculous amount of recipes from the food network website. My favorite is Giada at Home. Her recipes are pretty easy and do not use too many ingredients. I should really declare Tuesday and Thursday salad nights because we will be eating enough calories on Italian night for the whole week! Mostly because every time I make pasta I have have to make some garlic bread to sop up the marinara sauce as you are eating it!

To Upstate

It was in the teens last weekend but a perfect day to be on the road. No show or black ice to deal with. I took this picture using my iphone. I just realized how we close we are to the Canadian border. Haven't been there but soon.

First and Last From Adgitize

I do not really remember for how long i have been with adgitize but i am sure it has been more than a year. I have even checked my earnings nor have been into dropping. All i know is that you get points for posting and dropping. I did not even know that adgitize was closing down until i read some posts from fellow bloggers (thanks!) so i was so surprised when i saw a final payment sent to my paypal. It is my first and last. Thank you adgitize.

All Year Round Savings At Walgreens

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have been a Walgreens Pharmacy customer for more than a decade now. I am very contented with the service and the convenience they give me. I live about half of a mile from Walgreens and what I like the most is dropping off and picking up my prescription without leaving my car especially when it is raining or snowing. When all the supermarkets are packed especially during the holidays, Walgreens is always a savior for everything; from medicines, gift items, food, greeting cards, health and beauty products, you name it, they have them. Thank you Walgreens.

I am expressing this because I feel bad for those customers who get affected by the discontinuation of Walgreens and Express Scripts contract. Express Script is used to be one of Walgreens pharmacy provider until January 1, 2012 when both parties failed to renew the contract (read the press release). I am sure a lot of Walgreens customers do not want to hear this because it means inconvenience of changing your favorite pharmacy to maybe one that is farther than where you live with less store hours and no drive thru.  But here is what Walgreens is offering their valued customers to minimize the disruption brought by these changes. They are giving discounts on Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens this January for only $5 for individual membership and $10 for a family membership. Once you become a member, you will receive savings on more than 8,000 brand name and all generic medications. Walgreens have more than 400 generic medicines with a three month supply for less than a $1 a week.

Please have time to check your prescription insurance plan in order not to miss the big savings Walgreens is offering to its valued customers. It is only a special January promotion. Regular membership for it Prescription Savings Club is $20 for individual and $35 for a family. Also, do not forget to follow Walgreens on Twitter or like Walgreens on Facebook.

It Is Inventory Time

Before the year ends, it is our scheduled yearly inventory at my job. We will not be open to customers except for emergencies. All the sales people will be here at our main branch to help out in counting. This company has not totally computerized its inventory system so part of it is done manually. It takes days to finish it. As early as now, some guys at the warehouse are segregating materials, separating which are included in the inventory or not. Several of our trade show materials, like the pipe and drape , table skirts and banner stands are temporarily moved inside the office. We do not count them since we only use them once a year for our trade show booths. Same group of people are in charge with the parts department every year and because of familiarity they become faster as we go along. It is tiring to do inventory but we make it light by having our central music system play some live music with free-flowing food and plenty of overtime. On top of our bonus, we love inventory overtime too. When we come back next year, we start a fresh with our sales and inventory. The big difference happens when everything will get computerized starting end of 2012.

Another Car Expense

.i do not really consider this as an unexpected expense because my car is already 9 years old. i am just thankful that it is not a major one.

my mechanic already i need my back brakes replaced so i specifically went to the car shop for that. it turned out i also need my front brakes resurfaced. i really made sure these brakes are done before we get hit by a snow. so, that's done but on my job order they still recommend to change the left inner tirod end. there are other job recommendations but some are just because they want to sell more unnecessary service so i declined them. the tirod ends are next.

i feel safer driving my car now with brand new brakes. thanks car for being so good to me.

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I Thought I Am Done With Christmas Shopping

I really do not rush on my Christmas shopping so when I see something that I like as a gift for somebody, I buy it and put it in a big box at the basement. I have a long list; sometimes it takes months before I finish buying them but the last one should be bought by Thanksgiving weekend. Why? Because, as it gets closer to Christmas, the shopping malls get crazy and I am trying to avoid being in those places at all.  Also, the December weekends are reserved in preparation for my daughter’s birthday which is a week before Christmas and the Christmas Eve dinner. 

I really thought I was done with my shopping then I received an email of orders from my brothers and cousins in the Philippines this morning. They want clothes, shoes, purses and 2 sets of scrubs for my cousins who are in the medical school. Somebody is going home to Manila this weekend and they want all these stuffs sent through her this Sunday. In as much as I do not want to be in any malls these days, I have to now. I know of some malls that stay open until midnight that I can go late tomorrow to avoid the crowd (I hope) then I have to order the rest from   http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/ . I am sure they do next day shipping to receive them by Saturday. Hubby is volunteering to babysit tomorrow night for me to go shopping.  These are for people so dear to me and I cannot really disappoint them besides it is Christmas time so I have to make things happen. I miss being with them during Christmas.

In Celebration of Thanksgiving

From my blog to yours, i want to greet everyone a happy thanksgiving. Let us celebrate and be thankful for all the blessings we have. Enjoy this joyous celebration with family and friends. If you are travelling, please be extra safe and be careful driving.

Winter Is Almost Here

Who does not like winter?

When somebody asks if I like east coast winter, I always say yes because it is the truth. I like the winter season. What I dislike about winter is the snowstorm and when you have to drive to work. If you are just home on a snow day, it is the coolest, just in your pajamas enjoying that hot chocolate while watching the snow falling outside your window.

So, why do I like the winter? I like the winter fashion. It is anything goes, you can mix and match any color; wear your fashion boots with a scarf, gloves and a beanie. I do not see any irregular choice when you shop for winter clothes and shoes. My favorite outfit is wearing a short knit dress, thick leggings and my laced boots. It is only during the winter time that I say goodbye to my keds shoes.

Shopping for some winter shoes? Go check out infinityshoes.com. Always take a look on their new arrivals and promo items. Some shoes are up to 20% discount plus free shipping by using the code ISFREESHIP on check out. They have shoes for men and women, bag and accessories. Be fashionable this winter. Shop at Infinity Shoes.

New Phone Upgrade

I got the phone upgrade for one of our family lines. My daughter sometimes uses that phone. Maybe, it would be permanently for her in the near future. I only pay $10 extra for that line so i kept it. Recently, it was due for upgrade. There were other phones for free but i prefer for a smartphone. The available phones vary everyday depending on the stocks or availability. Luckily, last week i saw a blackbery torch red 9800 for $10. Hey, why not? I got it in the mail today. Free 2nd day shipping.