Free Shopping Web App - MyShoppingGenie

Updated August 14, 2011 - I'm no longer a distributor of MyShoppingGenie and the links to download the web app is no longer working.

I am now a registered distributor of the free MyShoppingGenie web app. Click download to get the free web app.

It was thru Ms. Joy Ongkiko, twin sister of my friend and former colleague that I learned about this free web app. She posted a link in her Facebook wall and it was very timely when I read her post because by that time I was re-thinking about earning passive income thru the internet. I downloaded and installed the application and then tried the MyShoppingGenie. Here's how it looks like:

You'll see a horizontal toolbar below containing different links - Amazon, Costco, Walmart, eBay and others. This is the classic genie 4.0 (international version). The genie app will search for the best price when you click the deals and  there's also a link for price comparison. This is a great tool that can help save time searching the internet for the best price of items you need to buy. It can also save you money once you get the cheapest possible price for the item you are looking for. MyShoppingGenie has been launched in these countries - United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and all over the United Kingdom. So, if you are currently in any of these countries you'll be able to use and maximize the full potential of this helpful free shopping tool. For someone like me who is living outside of these countries, I'm seeing the prices are in US dollars and the deals I found in the websites that are US based but despite of this I can still make use of the tool because it gives me an idea of much the lowest price can be for the item I wanted to buy. I'm looking forward for the day that MyNet Universe will launch MyShopping Genie here in Singapore.

This web app is for free. Just click on this link - http://myshoppinggenie.com/sassyshopper

it's been a while

I'm here staring blankly at my monitor, thinking of what to write. Actually there are lot's of things that had happened and there are so many things goin' thru my mind. It's just that these past months I didn't have the time to write or I must say it correctly, I didn't make time to write and update this blog. I feel that I lost the 'fire' or the excitement in blogging. I told myself, maybe I'm just going thru a 'phase' (which has been going on for so many months now). I really wanted to be back and make this blog come back to life again. Yeah, I know that task falls into my hands =)

Just some updates about some major recent happenings, we moved to a new house still at Yishun just a few blocks away from our old house. Lance is now more active and keeping up with his kuya's 'likot'. Lyle is getting more and more talkative and he can now narrate stories - some he made up and some about things that already happened. He had lost his front tooth the other day, which is a memorable day because I played the role of a dentist.. hehe. We hired a yaya, whom I'm thankful because my kids didn't have a hard time adjusting. Thanks to my friend Cel who recommended her to us. So far so good, we had a good start for this new year. Praying and hoping for the best for the rest of the year and coming years!

Family Picture taken last January 1, 2011

Bedtime routines for toddlers

Here's my babies' bedtime routine which I can say has been working effectively for them to have a goodnight sleep.


- Watch and sing supersimplesongs from youtube. Lyle and Lance loves these videos and we would sing and dance along as we watch the videos.



- Clean-up and wash time to make them feel fresh.

- Story time. I read a story from a book or I tell stories which just came out of my head =)

- Lyle will ask for his milk and Lance for his pacifier.

- Play some music (Connie Talbot's songs - Somewhere over the rainbow, What a wonderful world, Ben, Imagine

- Lights off then I'll kiss them goodnight.

The above steps doesn't have to be in these order and sometimes we skip some step(s). This bedtime routine isn't just important for my kids but for me as well because of the bonding and quality time we spend together.

Below is an article I found in Babycenter.com about bedtime routines.



Bedtime basics
If you haven't already, now is a great time to establish a bedtime routine for your toddler. When you follow a set pattern every night, he'll quickly come to appreciate the consistency and predictability and feel more relaxed. The more relaxed he is, the more likely he'll go to bed easily and fall asleep quickly. Stick to your routine as best you can even when you're not home - it can make it easier for your toddler to settle down in unfamiliar surroundings.


What you include in your ritual is up to you. There's the standard bath, putting on pyjamas, reading a story and having a cuddle or you can play a quiet game. Just make sure you choose something that helps calm your toddler, not gee him up.


And while you can certainly start your ritual in the bathroom or the living room, it should end in your toddler's bedroom. It's important to teach your toddler that his room is a nice place to be, not just where he's "banished" at bedtime. If he gets upset as he sees you walk out the door after you tuck him in, tell him you'll be back to check on him in a few minutes. In all likelihood, he'll be fast asleep by the time you return.


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Video: Reading Time

My boys are starting to have interest in books =)







And here is a video where Lyle is reading a story to his little brother







My boys bonding with their daddy thru reading before going to bed

Essential supplies for digital scrapbooking from SimpleScrapper

I subscribed to SimpleScrapper to receive emails about digital scrapbooking. Below is an email I would like to share about the essential supplies for digital scrapbooking.


10 Must-Haves for Digital Scrapbooking

1. Photos that speak to you

Without photos or at least a story in hand, your scrapbook page is simply a collage. Choose to keep your images organized to be able to honor your memories when the inspiration strikes.


2. A great handwriting font

Sometimes I’ll use a classic serif or sans serif font on a digital page, but most of the time I go for the semi-messy look of handwritten journaling. The Fonts for Peas collection from Kevin & Amanda is my go-to source for endless choices in fun, girly handwriting. If you want your own font, however, I will always recommend Darcy Baldwin at the Sweet Shoppe.


3. Neutral textured paper

If you didn’t paper scrapbook before coming to digital, you may not initially appreciate a perfect crisp solid card stock. While there are many options across the community, Katie Pertiet is known for her classic paper collection. 
 
 
4. A classy alpha


Many digital kits come with customized alphas, but they are not always as timeless as say, Thickers are to a paper scrapbooker. Look for simple, neutral alphabets that are easily recolored, like these from Sahlin Studio.
 
 
5. Several fresh but timeless kits


I like to build my stash with colorful, well designed products in a range of themes. While I have many go-to designers, my never-fail sources for freshness are Sweet Shoppe Designs, The Digichick and The Lilypad. Look for funky collections that stretch your imagination as well as timeless basics you can use again and again!
 
 
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