McDonald’s – Stress Buster

 

I had to treat my daughter out after she behaved so well when we were running errands (bank, grocery) the other day, never complaining. She just waited when I told her we will go to McDonald’s after we are done at the bank. She played at the playground and almost finished her fries and Coke. As for me, the McChicken Sandwich was enough.

John Hardy Exemplifies on Giving Back to the Community

”’John Hardy is an Example of Giving Back”’

Giving back to the community means doing your part to make the world you live in a better place. Many people do this through community service, helping or organizing a mobile meals delivery service or performing an act of kindness. Small, random acts of service are very common and make people feel more comfortable than other ways of selfless expression. Companies often join in helping with community efforts and reaching back to give more of their time and/or talent. Companies like John Hardy jewelery designers have done this by participating in events like Earth Day. It is in events like this where companies can contribute to a worthy cause and make a statement at the same time.

”’Making Various Contributions in Many Ways”’

It is often an expectation from companies that they participate in community giving efforts and contribute to several causes. Most large corporations have the financial means and resources to offer services to the community. In the Earth Day 2009 event, John Hardy jewelers celebrated the occasion by presenting a bamboo plant to each employee. Each plant represented the amount of carbon emissions (over eight tons) that would be offset if the employee nurtured the plant for one year. The 365 days worth of nurturing to the bamboo plant was also equal to the amount of electricity usage that it took to operate their Bali jewelry workshop.

”’A Company’s Responsibility is Clear”’

Companies that are sensitive to community responsibility and sustainability are very alert to what is going on around them and what needs to be done in the community or globally. Giving back in any way to the community is what many companies seek to make a part of their regular operations. It helps the recipients tremendously and benefits all those persons who are involved.

Commerical Refrigerator — an essential element to your business

It is an essential element of any supermarket, deli or restaurant. A good commercial refrigerator can be a difference maker between offering your customers fresh tasty meals or being stuck with food that flunks a taste test.

The important thing is knowing what type of commercial refrigerator best suits your needs. KaTom Restaurant Supply can help you take the guesswork out of finding the best refrigeration unit.

On their website, you can find a large selection of quality brands and you can choose a commercial refrigerator from a wide variety of models. For example, KaTom offers refrigerated display cases that are perfect for a deli owner seeking to display a selection of fine meats and cheeses. An ice cream store owner can find ice cream freezers and dipping cabinets that will keep their product at the perfect temperature.

Walk-in freezers and coolers are available in both large and small models to larger restaurants and supermarkets that need a commercial refrigerator to store perishable food items in bulk. KaTom also offers smaller reach-in refrigerators and freezers that can serve the needs of a smaller eatery.

If serving drinks is essential part of your business, KaTom can take care of that as well. Among the variety of commercial refrigeration units it offers are ice makers and a range of bar refrigeration units such as bottle coolers, beer dispensers and back bar storage. Products such as these will keep your club or bar hopping and allow your clientele to focus on things other than their drinks.

KaTom is also a perfect place to fill commercial refrigerator needs for schools. Among the products offered here is a line of school milk coolers that keep milk at just the right temperatures and are a welcome aid in providing cool drinks at lunchtime on any given school day.

Installing an Above Ground Pool

There are a variety of above ground pools available in the market today, but the most popular above ground pool has a steel sided, vinyl liner. These above ground pools come in many different shapes and sizes. The deepest pool is only about 4-1/2 feet deep though. Nicer above ground pools come with a deck around the top or a removable ladder for safety purposes.

When it comes to installing an above the ground pool with steel sides, you can install it on your own, or hire someone to do it for you. The hardest and most time-consuming part of the installation is excavation, because the ground on which the pool sits must be perfectly level. If you decide to hire an above ground pool installer, he/she will charge between $300 to $700, depending on the size of the pool. As a result, self-installation may be your best option. Since the above ground pool is rather large, you’ll need to get some help from a few others.

The following steps describe in general how to install a steel-sided, above ground pool in your yard:

1. Place the vinyl liner inside the steel sides and secure it with an aluminum top guard.

2. Hook up the filter system to the above ground pool by placing a hole in the wall and running a skimmer box through it.

The water flows to the filter from the skimmer, and a basket inside the skimmer catches leaves and other debris. Another hole is located under the skimmer box that allows the water to run back in the pool after it is cleaned by the filer.

It’s a good idea to purchase sand filters because they’re the most common ones used for above ground pools. You should also purchase a pool chemical kit to keep it free from bacteria and algae.

Caesars Online Combines Fun Games with Excellent Graphics

Harrah’s Entertainment obviously invested a lot of time into the development of Caesars Online casino. Much like the popular Caesar casino and hotel chain, the online site offers fun games and beautiful surroundings.

Downloading Software for Caesars Online

In order to play at Caesars Online you will need to download the company’s software to your computer. While some people might feel that this is an inconvenience, the truth is that the Caesars download will help you save time in the long run because you will not have to wait for a web browser to load individual games and connect you to a site’s server. Instead, you open the program and you instantly find yourself standing in a virtual representation of the popular casino chain.

Games at Caesars Online

Caesars Online software gives you access to many different types of games that you can enjoy. You will find that the games are divided into different categories to help you find the ones that interest you. Caesars Online’s categories include blackjack, video poker, jackpot parlour, classic slots, video slots, roulette, card and table, and extra games. The extra games category gives players access to nontraditional casino games such as Bejeweled.

Superb Graphics at Caesars Online

One of the reasons that people visit Caesars Resorts is to enjoy the luxurious surroundings of the casino. Caesars Online recognizes that they need to take advantage of this expectation by creating online games that utilize superb graphics. Depending on the games that you play, you can look at the table from various perspectives. If you prefer looking straight down at the table, then you can choose that option. If you prefer looking out at the other players, then you can do this as well. Focusing on well made graphics not only make Caesars Online’s games look better, but it puts you right in the middle of the action.

A Free Credit Score May Help Prevent Identity Theft

Identity theft occurs when someone else assumes your identity and uses it for his or her own purposes. They can withdraw money from a bank account, take out loans or credit cards in the stolen name, and can, in the worst-case scenario, even commit crimes. In fact, identity theft wasn’t a federal crime until 1998, after several high profile cases occurred where people lost thousands of dollars and could do nothing to stop the criminals.

Thieves can steal information through numerous ways. They might watch as someone enters a pin number or social security number. They can go through garbage and use old mail to gain access to accounts or open new credit cards. They might even steal information from your computer, either through directly breaking its security or by putting up fake websites to get someone to enter sensitive information. Needless to say, there are numerous dangers.

However, there are strong steps to take to protect yourself. Of course, keeping up security will help prevent identity thieves from getting the targeted information to begin with. One should shred one’s mail, exercise caution around ATMs and only give out one’s social security number when absolutely necessary. If website looks even remotely suspicious, don’t use it.

Finally, one can keep track of one’s credit history for any strange occurrences. One can get a free credit report, which details the various credit actions taken and can compare them to ones actual actions. If someone else is using your identity, there will be discrepancies. In addition, numerous companies offer a free credit score. Any sharp changes in the free credit score can signal a major problem. Finally, most companies that offer a free credit score also offer daily reports on changes and identity theft services, which can increase your protection.

Chowking Summer Necessities

We spend more time eating at this establishment these days, even just for a simple snack. I will definitely be adding pounds if I don’t stop myself from eating halo-halo everyday! We usually eat there after mass, or after doing some groceries, even if it’s just getting office supplies.

We get these:

 

Chicharap and Siomai.

It is such a shame that siomai is so expensive! I can eat a dozen of these in one sitting.

Of course, halo halo won’t be out of the order.

My White Kitchen

I still dream of owning my dream white kitchen similar to the one you see below. It may take several years before I can make it come true, but that is fine with me. It might take that long to make me like cooking and being in the kitchen as well.

 

But who knows? If I had a kitchen as nice as this, I might just make it my second bedroom. I love the chartreuse wall tiles and the kitchen countertop table. I envision my kids heading straight for this table once they arrive from school to tell me about their day while eating some brownies I’ve baked! (I think I will like baking better)

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As it is, our kitchen is far from the picture above but I am taking tiny steps to make sure we have complete kitchen equipment. So far, we haven’t really availed of my husband’s available payday loans except for big kitchen equipment like the refrigerator and stove. Our Whirlpool microwave oven was a gift from our wedding (we love it).

I would like to buy a toaster, blender, a good (investment) coffee maker and fine dinnerware soon.

Here is a list of basic equipment you need to buy for your kitchen (for wives like me who don’t know a single thing!:

Knives

  • made of high carbon stainless steel
  • 3 or 4" paring knife
  • a serrated knife
  • 8 or 10" chef’s knife

Measuring Cups and Spoons

  • Various sizes, in metal and plastic
  • Get at least two sets of each, so you’re not continually washing them as you cook
  • glass measuring cups with spout, for liquids

Spoons

  • slotted spoon
  • wooden spoons
  • sturdy metal spoons
  • Soup ladle

Mixing Utensils

  • hand held electric mixer
  • Wire whisks in different sizes
  • eggbeater

Spatulas

  • straight spatulas
  • angled handle spatulas
  • rubber scraper spatulas

Sieves and Colanders

  • nested varying size sieves, in stainless steel (work as flour sifters too)
  • steel or plastic colander

Pots and Pans

  • 1, 2, 4, and 8-quart saucepans with covers
  • 12" skillet with covers
  • 6 or 8" nonstick skillet
  • roasting pan
  • two 9" round cake pans
  • 9" square cake pan
  • 9"x13" baking pan
  • 9"x5" loaf pan
  • 9" pie pan
  • 12 cup muffin tin
  • cooling racks
  • two cookie sheets

Miscellaneous

  • swivel-bladed vegetable peeler
  • grater with various sized holes
  • rolling pin
  • can opener
  • kitchen timer
  • kitchen shears
  • corkscrew