Friday Fill-Ins # 132

And...here we go!

1. The last thing I ate was Spicy Tofu and Boiled Egg.
2. Polo Shirt and Pants for my son is something I recently bought.
3. When it rains, it really cools the weather down.
4. Matt (my husband) was the first person I talked to today.
5. Hugs are the best way to calm me down.
6. Knowing that God loves me gives me extra comfort.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to talking with my family back home, tomorrow my plans include grocery shopping and Sunday, I want to spend a quiet time with my hubby and son!

Salt Grass Steak at Last!

The other night, finally we made it to the only restaurant we haven't tried yet in Dallas. We always see "Salt Grass Steak" every time we go see my doctor; and every time also, we say to each other that we will eat there someday, and so we did! It is a fancy resto and that is why it is a little bit expensive than Outback Steak and TGI Friday. Jacob ordered Cheese Pizza, Matt ordered a steak with salad and mashed potato for side dish, and I mine is steak K bob with grilled shrimp, baked sweet potato, veggies, and salad. I didn't take pix of their foods because by the time I got the camera, they are already eating. Anyway, here is the photo of my food ;-)!

This looks like a lot, but not really! I didn't finish the sweet potato and Jake has also left over from his personal pizza. I'll say, the foods were good, but not as good as the TGI Friday or Outback Steak, so I don't think we will go back there again!

Enter the BluFrog Contest and Win!

Few months ago, I received a package from Izea with BluFrog energy drinks in it. I really like the taste of it because it is different with other energy drinks I have tasted before. I like it for it has less calories compared to other energy drink, it has no artificial flavor and loaded with vitamins, thus giving us more energy; it has fewer carbs which is a perfect drink for me and my husband. Anyway, every once in a while, my husband and I join contest just for fun. We like the fun of expecting and dreaming for something good to happen. I just joined the BluFrog contest, and if you like to join the contest, feel free to visit the link provided here.

They have awesome prizes you could win such as Xbox 360 Elite Gaming System with Rock Band 2 bundle. My husband would be very happy if I win the contest because he has been begging me to get him Xbox for our anniversary. If I win, that would save me some money! And if you are a fan of Rock Band 2, you will absolutely love this game. Other prizes include a New Year's Eve trip to New York, a trip to Chicago to see Lolapallooza , a trip to the Winter X Games in Aspen, or a trip to Orlando to try the Richard Petty Driving Experience. Aren't they cool? Because you can enter three times, chances of winning is really possible! What are you waiting for? Visit their website now to enter the contest for a chance to win one of their prizes.

Tenth Picture in a Folder Tag

I was tagged by Rossel of Topics o Earth on this one. I like it; thanks dear for this cute tag :-); sure appreciate the thoughts on including me with the lists of the receiver.

This photo was taken from my 10th folder when my son was still little. Jake and Dad was chilling in our living room together.

It's time to pass it on to: Ams, Dhemz, Shy, Umma, Rose of O and G, Clarissa, Liza, Cookie, Niko, David, and Juliet.

Reliable Online Car Parts Store

One of the many important necessities we get through life is a reliable vehicle. It is important that we need to take care of it. A reliable car means, it is check on a regular basis; maintenance is they key. If it needs parts replacement, you can count of Swedish Parts if you own a Saab. They carry high quality Saab parts for a very low price. They even have Volvo car parts and accessories. I like that everything they sell comes with full warranty and they stand behind their products 100%! And if you go to their website and read their satisfied customer's reviews you will be confident that whatever parts you are getting is worth the money you paid for. All order also comes with free shipping; isn't it great or what? So, for all your Saab and Volvo parts need, Swedish Parts.net has you covered.

How to Decorate Your Home on a Budget?

Is your front room stuck in the '80s? Does your house beg for a make-over? Here are some tips on how to save money and still get the look that you've always wanted.

Steps

1. Choose a style that you like (contemporary/modern, country, french country, victorian etc.).
2. Decide on a wall color to fit the whole look of the room. For victorian, a rosy pink, or an off-white, country can be anywhere from blue and yellow, to pink and white.
3. Select furniture. If your furniture already matches your style, then consider yourself lucky. If your furniture looks unpleasant, purchase some slip covers, they come in all different styles and patterns.
4. Buy cheap rugs and draperies. You can save a lot of money by purchasing solid color rugs and draperies that are in your colors, and places like Wal-Mart carry them.
5. Find artwork. It isn't as expensive as you may think. You can buy from a retail or craft store, or photocopy images from a book, and frame them.
6. Alter the things you already have. A black lamp may not go with a nautical theme, so what do you do? Paint it, using spray paint or textured paints, found in arts and crafts stores. Clocks, coat racks, vases(using glass paint) shelves, bookends, even baskets and furniture can be transformed by paint.

Tips

• Toss some pillows and a blanket on your couch, to give your guests a comfortable feeling when they walk through your door.
• Want to paint a design, but don't have the painting genie? Use stencils and stamps instead.
• Choose lighting in harmony with the mood. Bright for modern and dim for classic.
• Use a higher number of weak light sources instead of a lesser number of strong light sources.

Experience the Summer Spectacular in Branson!

Summer is the most awaited time where a family plans for a fun and relaxing vacation. And there is no better place to spend it in Branson, Missouri, the entertainment capital of the Mid West, as most people call it. With many activities going on in there, it would be a great experience for the whole family. This summer Branson has ongoing events that everyone in the family will enjoy such as the exciting Father’s Day Salute, National Kid’s Fest at Silver Dollar City, the 10th Annual Clown Jam, live entertainment, theaters and much more.

After enjoying all these events, what a better place to stay in either two of the famous hotels like the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing or the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. These hotels are located in the heart of Historic Downtown Branson and offer full-services. What I like best on these hotels is that they are close to retail and entertainment district situated on Lake Taneycomo, we are minutes from the area's 49 theatres, outlet malls, golf courses, Table Rock Lake, Silver Dollar City, Titanic Museum and numerous attractions. They also offer guests access to shops, boutiques, restaurants, a river walk and other attractions. The new Payne Stewart Golf Club, managed by Hilton, is close by and features hole after hole of breathtaking scenery.

If I were there, I would like to spend time and relax at the river walk and then window shopping at the local boutiques and shops, and then plunge at either indoor or outdoor heated swimming pool. What about you? Book you reservation now and avail yourself one of their packages such as Hilton's Summer Savings, where you will a 20% discount of the available rate; Hilton's Bed & Breakfast Package, Romance Package, and the Package Hotel + Air + Car and Save! To name some. Plan your summer vacation now at Branson.

Monday Crazy Questions

Be creative on the fill in the blanks !!!

1. Do you have a bucket list?(if you have it posted feel free to post your URL)
If you don't have one, then jot down 5 quick things on a piece of paper that you know you'd want on your list...or imagine some of the things you know you'd put on a Bucket list to be. (potential future list)

I don't have any; I guess I better start one :-).

2. Do you think you have already fulfilled anything on your bucket list or bucket list to be?

Yup, I think I actually did few of them :-).

3. what are the top 3 things you'd like to do before you leave this world?

See my son get married (LDS temple), serve as a couple missionary with my husband (LDS church), and see my parents enjoying their life/vacation in the U.S.

4. If it would take a lot of money to fulfill one of your wishes on your bucket list, would you try to find the money or just skip that one?

I would start saving money right now just in case :-)

5. fill in the blank -Life is just a preparatory stage to live with Father in Heaven again someday.
6. fill in the blank - The glass isn't half empty it's filled with hope and dreams.

7. If you had a chance to be with your MOST favorite entertainer in the whole world before you leave this world, who would that be and how much time would you want to spend with them?

It would be a tour with Sheryl Crowe or Faith Hill or maybe Shania Twain for a week.

8. If you were given the chance to go anywhere in the world before the end comes...where would you go and what would you want to see?

I would go to Italy to see the Pisa Leaning Tower.

Happy 4th of July!

Everyone!

Safe and Secure Recovery Place

Have you heard about a site called “In The Rooms”? If not, would you like to learn more about it? If so, then let me give you a little bit info about it. In The Room is a special network for families and friends who want to help a love one find recovery from their addiction. It has become one of the top recovery sites in the web because of their service. Here people who are addicted themselves can look for information regarding meetings. InTheRooms Meetings features the latest dates, times and locations of local fellowship meetings across the United States and around the world.

All in all this place is a meeting place for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters, and Anonymous Gamblers . Wiki provided users so they can have the capability to add or change information regarding meetings or even add their very own meeting schedules. Based on my observation, dealing with addiction is not easy, but knowing the signs and getting information provided by In The Room will give great help in stopping dependency. Whether a person is a drug addict, overeater, gambler, or alcoholics, their problems can be addressed through the In the Rooms fellowship programs which are very secure and safe. To learn more about it, check their website by clicking the link provided here for more information.