We now have three extra mobile phones at home. We brought two of them from Singapore and the third is a freebie from my current mobile phone service. They are all old models and now they are gathering dust in the shelf. It might be a good idea to give them away, if there are willing takers. Hi hi. If anything, all three are unlocked cell phones, which means they can be used with any working sim card.

My little girl is getting more and more active each day. Gone are the times when I can just leave her on the play mat with her favorite DVD on while I do my daily chores. Lately, she prefers to be where I am. Even if I’m busy doing the dishes, she’d drag her toys and play in the kitchen. It’s true that kids go through the “clingy” phase.

It’s physically taxing though because you have to do things faster and be able to multi-task non-stop (in most cases). Good thing I don’t have to worry about health plans, in case I get sick (God forbid).

I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from my uncle who lives in Las Vegas NV. He told me years ago when we visited him there that he couldn’t figure out how to use the computer my cousin gave him as a present. I remember giving him a quick run through on how to use free email and he said he will try his best to figure things out so he can send emails to the family. After a few years, he’s now comfortable with his desktop computer and has been sending us updates every now and then.

We are nearing the year-end and it’s time to take care of personal matters like car insurance. We have no plans of switching insurers though since we’re quite happy with the current company we got and by far, they still offer a cheap auto insurance coverage compared to others in the market.

At the same time, this last quarter is usually the time when I do a review of our personal files. To ensure that only the current and important ones are kept and the rest (especially paid bills) are shredded. It’s not something I’m excited to do but I like to organize so this should be easy-peasy for me.

It’s a shame to admit it but even our towels need updating.  Right now, the ones we have are overused (to say the least, he he).  Bath towels are on sale at Target (again) but I prefer white than colored towels.  Here’s what they have.

Are you particular with the color of towels you use, too?

This third quarter of the year is fast becoming the busiest for us by far. Since the first weekend of September, we have been attending birthday parties, meeting up friends for day outs and joining impromptu lunches.

Is it because Christmas is just around the corner and generally people are already in a happy/party mood? Although physically tiring, we are enjoying our busy weekends. We’re just thankful that we don’t need to resort to Fenphedra (diet pills) with all the food we’re stuffing ourselves! Hee.

I started buying bits and pieces of kitchen wares since most of them need an “update”.  What I still need though are pots and pans.  We bought the tefal kind in the past and now (with lack of proper maintenance) have lots of scratches.  I read an article that ones the tefal layer is damaged, it’s no longer safe to use for cooking as it will emit some particles (or chemicals maybe?) when used.

As always, I resort to my favorite Target store to check out what’s on offer.  This cookset looks ideal but maybe I just need 3 of them.

A year ago, we were so busy with the logistics of moving from Singapore to Australia. It is a whirlwind of events to say the least. The easiest part though is deciding on which mover to hire. We shortlist only two companies and both have good names in the industry. We were saved from unnecessary worries of shipping our personal effects, furniture and appliances.

Relocation.com is a good starting point in getting shipping quotes. You can get a list of movingcompanies by state, an option for self-service moving, storage and auto transport. This company is a one-stop-shop for relocating needs with insurance, rental apartments and home insurance offerings. Check out their website to find out more.

Tulad ng nakararaming ina, nais ko rin na maging hilig ng aking anak ang magbasa ng libro.  Ngayon na malapit na syang maging 2 taon, napansin ko na unti-unti na syang nagsasawa sa mga dati nyang paboritong libro.  Handa na siguro sya sa marami pang klase ng librong pambata.

Maligayang LP!

oOo

Like most mothers out there, I encourage my daughter to enjoy reading books.  Now that she’s nearly two, I sense that she has lost interest with some of her earlier favorite books.  I guess she’s ready to explore other types of children’s books.

I’m trying not to get carried away with the party preparations for my little girl’s birthday. We have decided on a budget and we plan to stick with it. But as I go on with the planning, I discover new and better sites that offer package invites and party supplies. Oh no!

We will have “farmyard” as her theme for her party in December. So far, this is the theme pack that I like from Bosco bear. The colors are vibrant and the designs are simple. I’ll scout for 2 more options before I make an order online. Shipping is free within Australia for a minimum purchase of 20aud.   After that, next on my to-do list are the give-aways and the loot bags.

This comes in a pack of 8’s.

Pretty neat invite.