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source: Google After 3 years, I need to register my car.  (I got my car last 2018 and for new vehicles the initial registration is valid for 3 years)  It's ending plate number is 5 so it should be registered on the 5th month which is May.  Well, we know during this time of pandemic it is really hard to move around, go to places and etc.  I am really developing anxiety in going to crowded places because I'm afraid of being infected with Covid-19.  Who is not afraid?  I go to work everyday but it's a different scenario if you go to public or government offices.  Based from my experience at work, most of my work mates who had Covid are liaison officers or messengers who usual goes to different offices, establishments and the like.  The Land Transportation Office (LTO) since last year have extended the validity of vehicle registration: you can check this on their website where they usually issue memorandum circulars or advisories  https://lto.gov...

This pandemic has taught us to be innovative...  I have 2 nephews living with us and instead of having home delivery all the time, I try to cook for them during weekends.  Two weeks ago while I was watching videos on You Tube I came across Chef RV's Channel and one of the recipes he shared was the korean corn dog.  I also do old-fashioned corn dogs at home using hotcake mix so this is not really new to me.  But this corn dog recipe is done from scratch (not using hotcake mix this time, but you can use it also if you want - just follow the procedure on the carton/box). In this Korean corn dog recipe I used chopped french fries instead of the usual bread crumbs. Ingredients: 6 pcs jumbo hotdogs cut into 3 1 box, 165grams Quick melt cheese cut into big cubes (same size as the hotdog)  1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1-1/2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tbsp cooking oil 1 egg 6 tbsp fresh milk 1/4 cup water 1/2 tbsp vinegar 1/4 tsp salt 3 cups of chopped uncooked f...

source: Google Hi everyone!~ Here is another bag review,  it really took me a while (the bag is almost 2 years old) before doing this because I thought I have already did the review.  I bought this bag in December 2019 during our (with my sister's family) trip to Osaka Japan.  Yes, luckily we were able to do that before the lockdown.  It was our first trip to Japan and I really loved and enjoyed it.  I hope this pandemic will end soon, because we really wanted to go back there. (*wink). The Furla Tessa Tote : This dual top handled bag is made from Saffiano leather with light gold hardware.  It also has a detachable and adjustable long strap.   Color : Light pink Interior of the bag : The bag has three (3) compartments : Zipped center compartment and magnetic enclosures on the remaining two (2).  The canvas lined bag also have two (2) pockets one slip/open and the other with zipper. It also has a metal plate engraved with "FURLA" and "Genuin...

source: Google.com No more dead spots at home... Yes, at the moment I am really enjoying the Deco TP-Link Mesh I purchased last month and I am planning to add one more set. Our PLDT modem at home is located downstairs and my bedroom is on the second floor and for years I have been experiencing slow connection. And if I am at our kitchen - the connection is super slow or no connection at all. Honestly, I have second thoughts of buying because it might not work, but after a few months I gave in... I went to Octagon Computer store and inquired : what are their Mesh systems available.  There are a couple of brands but the salesman told me that he would highly recommend the Deco TP-link aside from being their bestseller it has good performance reviews.  I bought the Deco TP-link E4 set of 3 mesh Wifi system at P5,500.00. Installation - It is easy to install.  But you have to download the DECO app in order to set up the Mesh system.  This application is available in Apple...

This is one of the food requests of my nephew Lance,  he loves bread like me.  Last Saturday I don't have work so I decided to make his favorite - French Toast.  We both love French Baker's French toast so this is my version of it. Ingredients: 8 slices of Gardenia White Bread (any bread of white bread can do) 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cups evaporated milk 1 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla extract  2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp cooking oil Cinnamon (optional) Light/Pancake syrup (optional)  Beat the eggs then add the milk, vanilla extract and sugar (you can add 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder).  Mix until the ingredients are incorporated. Pour some wet mixture on a plate and dip both sides of the white bread.  Make sure that both sides are coated evenly. Cook coated bread slices on cooking oil and butter on a non-stick frying pan on medium heat until brown. Tada! Now you have a French Toast!(*wink) Served it as is or you may top with light pancake syrup.  Best served with Schu...

Hi again! I know it's been a while... I really tried my best to make sure to upload a content every week but unfortunately last week... was really heartbreaking for our family.  My Lola (grand mother) passed away, she was the sister of my Lola (my mom's mother).  Yes people.. Covid is real... that is why we have to follow the protocols to protect each other.  Anyway, what I want to share with all of you is my accordion money/receipts organizer.  When you are a follower of this blog you know that I am into organizing.  There is nothing fancy about this organizer but it was really a big help for me.  I use this to segregate my receipts and money.   The organizer has 10 separate compartments and comes with label inserts.  It's A6 size so it can fit in your bag, in my case I just place it in my office table drawer. For the receipts:  I segregate them to monitor my daily expenses, receipts for reimbursements, bills payment and etc.  For ...

source: Google.com Emergency fund - What is it?   It is a fund that is set up as a safety net for unexpected expenses, like major car or house repairs, emergency illness. Why do we need it?   Like what happened last year if we don't have savings or an emergency fund to cover the months that we are on lockdown.  Where can we get the money for our daily needs and to pay for our monthly bills?  2020 was really an eye opener for me and maybe for all of us.  I started setting up my emergency fund in 2019, it's not that big but it was a great help during the pandemic.   How to set up an Emergency Fund?   Determine or compute your actual expenses for the month : Expenses such as meals, gasoline, utilities and etc.  From there you will be able to estimate how much emergency fund you need to set up.   How much should I save?   You have to save at least have 6 months to 1 year worth to cover your living expenses.  In my case, I sta...