The Curious Mom

The sad but unfortunately true fact is that, for ages, people and women, in particular, have been taught to look at their bodies through a highly criticizing lens. Whether it’s the pressure of society, the glossy magazine pages and sights of flawless-looking celebrities, or a combination of all these factors, we’ve been almost brainwashed into thinking that we’re not slender enough, tall enough, that our skin isn’t smooth enough. The body positivity movement and its fierce advocates, along with unretouched photos, have done their fair share when it comes to letting us know the big secret – no one is perfect, and we need to stop comparing and measuring ourselves to others. However, no amount of celeb talk and less-than-perfect photos are enough if you don’t learn to love yourself just as you are. It may sound trite, but it’s true – your body really is your temple, it makes you who you are, so it’s time to stop with the self-deprecation and get back on the self-love path. It may be a process, but you’re not alone, so soak up the steps, implement them and start appreciating your body in all its flawed and imperfect glory and remember – perfection is an illusion.

The word ‘diet’ has a bad reputation, as it usually involves starvation and awful meals that in the long run have no true effect. Instead of worrying about the outside, you should be focusing on the inside. The goal of a healthy dietary lifestyle shouldn’t be a ‘great body’, it should be achieving that perfect internal balance and health. Adopting this habit shouldn’t be difficult as the foods designed to get your body in perfect condition – otherwise known as superfoods – aren’t only beneficial to your health, thanks to an abundance of antioxidants, fibers, and omega-3 fatty acids, but delicious too. Once you are healthy, you will, in turn, be beaming with energy, your mood will improve and you’ll be well on your way towards happiness, and the weight (if extra pounds are causing you insecurities) will melt, but that’s just the bonus. The main goal is loving your body regardless of its size and flaws. The main goal is health. Once that is achieved, all other pieces of the puzzle will fall right into place.

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It’s funny how one of the most important jobs of parenting is the ability for the entire family to be tucked away and not talking to one another. However, this is an absolute necessity. You’ll spend roughly a third of your life asleep, which is bad news for some of you incredibly active people, and good news for those who adore tucking in and snoozing away late at night.

However, just because someone is asleep does not mean they aren’t active, or functioning in some way. In fact, sleep has many incredible benefits, emphasized by how little we can function without it. In order to emphasize this wonder to your children, and to reinforce great sleeping habits, you might consider the following:

Global smartphone brand Vivo has confirmed its partnerships with Shopee Philippines and Akulaku.

Vivo Philippines Vice President for Sales Ms. Hazel Bascon and Brand Director Ms. Annie Lim during the launch of the all-new X21 on June 21 at Okada Manila exchanged tokens with the representatives from Shopee Philippines, Ms. Jane Lim, and from Akulaku, Mr. Sean Duxiang.

With the new partnerships, Vivo has opened its official online store on Shopee Philippines and has given shoppers to buy its smartphones through online installment payment options on Akulaku.

Vivo Philippines newest partner is Shopee Philippines.

Vivo Philippines’ executives welcomed Akulaku as its newest online partner.

“We promise a fruitful year of surprises as we forge more partnerships with other brands, such as Shopee Philippines and Akulaku,” Ms. Bascon said before the ceremonial exchanged of tokens.

Shopee Philippines is an online shopping mall where users can buy and sell anytime and anywhere. Akulaku, meanwhile, is an online installing shopping mall that also provides financial services in Southeast Asian countries.   

Regardless of how luxurious and large your home is, if it doesn’t have a functional roof, your home will be useless. The roof is one of the most important components in any home. Without it, you won’t be able to protect your family from harsh weather conditions and secure your prized valuables. Your home, which is probably your greatest investment, will only also have a short lifespan without a roof. These are just some of the reasons why as a homeowner, you should pay attention to the signs that tell you your roof needs to be replaced.

Since your roof is placed on top of your house, keeping track of its condition can become a tedious chore. You’ll basically have to climb on top of your house to assess your roof. This can become a struggle especially if you have a lot on your plate. But if you know what signs to look out for, determining if your roof needs to be replaced can come off easier. If you’re in doubt of whether or not your roof needs to be replaced look out for these signs:

2. The roof shingles are already brittle or curling: Your roof is made up of shingles. This material makes your roof strong despite extreme cold and heat. Take time to look at the condition of your shingles. Are they already brittle and curling? Do they break even at the slightest touch? Answering yes to both of these questions implies that your shingles already reached the end of their lifespan and should be replaced with new ones. If you don’t do anything with your roof, your shingles can be susceptible to more damage in the long run. This can pose safety and health risks to everyone living in the house.

An irrevocable trust is a scenario when a tax ID number is required. When it comes to a living or revocable trust, this type of ID number is not needed as the grantor’s social security number will be used as a form of identification. When you create a trust, you will be transferring assets or wealth to a beneficiary in a legal manner. This removes the need for a public probate. To ensure that your irrevocable trust is completed in a timely fashion, you will need to complete a tax ID application. IRS-EIN-Tax-ID can help with this process, providing the paperwork needed online.

Understanding an Irrevocable Trust

With an irrevocable trust, you are deciding to permanently transfer assets to the trust, thus removing your rights of ownership. Any terms of the trust cannot be canceled or changed without the permission of the beneficiary.

Getting stuck in a routine could be pretty exhausting. It’s important to spice things up every now and then and do something different and exciting. And what could be more exciting than trying out new food? Get ready to rediscover favorites, discover new ones, and bring variety to the table.

Plan your meals ahead of time with Honestbee’s food and grocery delivery app. You could pre-order your meals up to 7 days in advance by clicking on the option “order for later” when choosing when you want your food to be delivered.

Placing an advanced order is similar to meal prepping for the week, except you’re not the one doing the cooking. When you’re a busy bee, you’ll hardly have time to cook anyway. The best part is that you choose which time you want it delivered so it comes at a time that suits your schedule.

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Our dining area is probably one of the most important parts of our living space. It is where we have great family dinners, entertain friends and relatives and make all those beautiful memories. So naturally, there is a lot of wear and tear to space and furniture. So it is a great idea to give your dining area a grand makeover every couple of years just to keep it stylish and looking spotless. This article features several great options for dining area design and you might get some interesting inspiration by continuing to read it. So let’s go on!

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No dining area is complete without that one grand dining table. And the older it is, the more character it has. For your makeover try finding a well preserved vintage one and giving it a slight upgrade. You can visit yard sales or used furniture shops, maybe your parents have one in the attic. A grand wooden dining table is just what your design needs. When you find the one you are looking for, check for water damage and termites, and if you get an all clear it is time to bring it home. Now in order to update it, there is a couple of things you can do. First sand off the outer layer, and straighten all the possible bumps. You can use epoxy to fill in any existing cuts and holes, and then cover the whole table with a layer of wood finish to protect it from moisture and another type of damage. And that is it, you have the ideal dining table that will be the centerpiece of your newly redesigned dining area. If you wanna more about this you can read this website.

Looking for a place to stay in Dubai is easy because there are plenty of hotels available with promos and discounts online. It’s finding a suitable place that fits your budget and has what you’re looking for that makes the search difficult. Luckily I stumbled upon First Central Hotel Suites. Their rates are affordable and it’s situated in a good location.

What you see in the photos online are what you get when you step in the rooms. I stayed in an Executive studio that had a comfy king sized bed that was more than big enough for me. The room was well-kept and fully-equipped, complete with a washing machine and kitchen, which made it perfect for a long stay accommodation in Tecom. If you plan to stay here for a while, you will definitely feel at home here.

One of the most important aspects of a brand's visual communication is the logo. It can be represented by a text and an image, only a text or just an image. The presence of the logo is capable of transforming the understanding that a person has about a company and adding value to the product or service offered.

If you are a small business owner and want to design a logo, but don’t want to pay through your nose for it. There are many reliable logo design services available that can help you design some fantastic logos for your business.

Nowadays there are many websites that facilitate the creation of logos. You can even create them with ease, and these services do not require any special design knowledge. In this article, I will introduce DesignEvo, an easy to use free online logo creator.

DesignEvo is an online platform where your creativity and imagination can come together and even without knowing any technical skills. With just a few mouse clicks, you can create a unique, and eye-catching logo.

Using DesignEvo, you can make logos in just six steps, and it will take you less than 1 minute to finish a logo. Once you are done with making the logo, you can download in any of the three packages that they offer.

Check following step-by-step image tutorial on how to make a free logo fast and easy at DesignEvo.

#BUMXPepsi is a collaborative, limited edition collection between the one of the most iconic global consumer brand—PEPSI and one of the country’s hottest streetwear retail brand—BUM.

Indeed, the partnership will reflect BUM's core silhouettes and trendy looks with Pepsi youthful appeal. The limited-edition line is all about self-expression and the ‘Live for Now’ moments.

"The BUMxPepsi collaboration promises to be a beautiful collision of adventurous creations that would surely suit the discriminating taste of today’s generation. The capsule collection will reflect BUM’s core silhouettes and trendy looks with Pepsi youthful appeal.

Extraordinary AI Photography experience set new industry benchmarks for mobile innovation

Vivo on Thursday released the X21 flagship smartphone in the Philippines to bring users a brand new and futuristic unlocking experience with industry-leading In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. Combined with its FullView™ Display, AI photography and upgraded face recognition technology, the X21 is the ideal mobile partner for the tech-savvy consumer.

Through its continuous research into user needs, Vivo has consistently pursued innovation to solve consumer pain points. Having invested in long-term research and development to overcome the problems posed by mass producing In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, Vivo is finally bringing this secure and intuitive unlocking solution to more consumers. Vivo has also made major technology breakthroughs with its FullView™ Display and AI photography featured in the X21.

Two unlocking technologies to bring double convenience

Vivo has been the industry pioneer of In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology from showcasing its first prototype demonstration to successful mass production. To ensure user expectations for this technology are being met, Vivo has tasked its teams to innovate and perfect this technology on the new X21 to provide a reliable and secure unlocking solution for all consumers.

Vivo X21 replaces the rear fingerprint sensor with the latest In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. This allows the sleek and unified design of the smartphone to be preserved without the need for a rear fingerprint sensor. With mere a flick of the wrist and a press on the screen to unlock, this convenient and seamless process is intuitive for any user.

Other than In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, X21 also offers upgraded facial recognition technology with Face Access which scans users’ facial features for enhanced security.

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Many mothers struggle to feel happy with their appearance, whether it’s a case of low self-esteem or the simple fact that they have other priorities in terms of their families and their jobs. But everybody should be happy with what they see in the mirror. Everybody should have the appearance they want. Whether you’re a young girl with all the free time in the world or a busy mother, you should feel confident about the way you look. It’s time to be proud of your appearance, moms. Let’s talk about ways in which you can make that happen.

One question that comes to the mind of parents who have just welcomed a baby is “how can I convey my baby safely in my ride?” The obvious answer is to get a baby car seat. However, the mind doesn’t stop its quest right there; it goes on to worry about the best baby car sitter that would keep the newborn safe and comfortable.

People often do online shopping so that they can carry out various comparison and look for the different varieties and options available. The online market provides buyers with the ease of checking various web site for the same product along with the details of the product and price that are competitive in numbers. This makes it easy to know the options and make a smart purchase all together.

Also, comparing between the various sellers is easy when done online. One does not have to hop from shop to shop and get tired in buying some simple items. This is the major reason why online shopping is gaining popularity by every passing day. Similarly, there are other things too that a person might like to look for in life. For example- a first hand or second hand car, a property, any other repairing services etc. a person looking for a home or a property would agree to the fact that making deals in the real estate world without compromising with any legal formats and rules can be a tough job.

Food is an integral part of human life and it quite certainly determines the way of life one lives. Access to truly healthy food is something too rare in today's environment of pollution and adulteration. This is actually a way bigger issue than it is actually taken to be in general as we tend to ignore giving proper attention to the hygiene practices when it comes to the practice of cooking food. This is the reason why there is always a lack of nutrients in the body of an average individual along with the presence of a plethora of diseases causing germs and microbes.

After you have mastered the art of origami, you are likely to spread the knowledge on to the next generation. This is perhaps the primary reason as to why you have decided to become an origami teacher.

Before you get started with your career as an Origami teacher, it is essential that you have some knowledge about the process. In order to become a successful teacher, you need to be different from the others. With help from the following tips on becoming an expert origami teacher, you will be able to stand out and relate to your student in a better way.

•    Understanding the abilities of your student

When you become a teacher and interact with your students, you will come across the fact that they are different from each other. You need to understand the individual capabilities of your students and work on them independently so that they develop in their way.

If you can identify the strengths and weaknesses of your students, then you will be able to interact with them in a better way. This development will also allow you to correlate with them better and become a successful teacher.

Whether it’s just what the doctor told you to do after your last checkup or you simply want to get healthier, reducing your saturated fat intake is a good thing to get started with. Not only will you start losing weight, but you’ll be healthier in the long term because the high saturated fat intake is typically linked to developing elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol. To help you get started, here are some ways to reduce your consumption of saturated fats.

Substitute dairy milk with plant-based milk products

There’s no denying that regular consumption of dairy milk gives us quite a handful of nutrients that are essential to our well-being, especially when it comes to helping us develop strong bones and teeth, thanks to its bountiful calcium content. However, whole dairy milk does come with saturated fats, a kind of fat that is linked to increased LDL levels, and as such can increase one’s risk for cardiovascular disease.

Working as a freelancer has many benefits, many people think that when you work as a freelancer who has no boss. Actually yes, kind of but the ''client'' you have is actually your boss is not for a long-term but by project basis, some projects last for months or if the client likes your works they might get you for another project or campaign. Unlike working in the office at eight full hours seeing your boss and giving you orders from time to time, Being a freelancer is way convenient for me as a full-time mom. In this post let us compare being a full-employee and a freelancer.

Time

You're not in a hurry waking up and worry being late, When you are working in the office you must go IN time to get your full-time working hours or else it'll be deducted in your salary. As a Freelancer, you set everything in time like doing the research or if you are a VA it may affect what is the client's job order or your client's country's time if different.

Benefits

When you are in a company working as an employee full-time, You get the benefits for employed people such as health benefits, insurance, sick leaves and even paid vacation and paid holidays. As for freelancer, you get all these by yourself your own money.

Freedom To Choose

Having a boss with you when you are full-time employee tells you and gives your order anytime and you can't say no. Being a freelancer I can decline project that I think it's hard or gives me a headache.

Socialization

As a freelancer, you don't have #TGIF life because you didn't get a chance to party or go out have some dinner with your co-worker after a long tiring week you had. While being a full-time employee you can be friends with your officemates and that is a good thing being an employee you can talk with others while break or after work.

Dress Code

You are required to wear your office's uniform while when you are a freelancer you can even do work while in your pajamas unless you are doing a meeting with your client and in with camera involve just put on your formal top and that's it your good.

Your Expenses

When going to the office if you are commuting it'll add up your monthly expenses plus your food allowance and some clothes to buy for you to be presentable. When you are a freelancer, Every gadget you'll be needing must come from your own money. Kind of investing.

The month of June marks another exciting season for the whole family as SM Supermalls invites everyone to have fun DAD-ventures on Dad's DAy with a host of awesome and fun-filled activities, deals, and treats in 70 SM malls nationwide.

''Over the years, SM Supermalls occasions such as Father's Day. The malls serve as a venue to share family-first moments and to thank dad for all the things he does for his family,'' said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing. 

Kids and moms can give dad the coolest gift from the experience of spending Dad's Day at SM. Adventures include Dad-licious Dining deals, such as upsized meals, dining promos, and meal combos on June 13 to 24 at participating restaurants! Dad's passion for speed and motorbikes is indulged at Extreme Wheels, an exhibit of pimped-up cars and bikes from June 13 to 18 or June 19 to 24.

Many of us have the impression that storing our foods in the refrigerator will keep them fresh and safe. But, not having your appliance set at the right temperature can create a breeding ground for harmful bacteria to grow and flourish, which can result in an unsafe environment for food storage for you and your kids.

Improper food storage and sanitation can lead to a high risk of foodborne illnesses, especially this rainy season. Among these diseases is listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating food with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeriosis can be dangerous to pregnant women, newborns, children, and elderly, and can result to fever, muscle aches, or even gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea.  

As such, refrigerating a food contaminated with Listeria can cause it to spread to other food products inside the refrigerator that may be making your child prone to sickness.

The good news, however, is that there are various ways we can do to reduce the risk of listeriosis at home by raising an awareness on proper refrigerator care to help improve the quality of food that you and your kids eat.

Consume Use-By Date food products immediately

Use-by date refers to the final day by which perishable goods should be consumed.  After the recommended date, food quality is likely to go down and the food safety is lessened.

Therefore, it is important to make sure that food products are eaten before their use by date and not after.

You may realize that use-by date products spoil easily. Thus, it is crucial for you to follow storage instructions. However, take note that you should follow the use by dates on unopened ready-to-eat food products and not store food packages after they have been opened. Storing opened food products in the refrigerator can increase the risk of Listeria to grow. 

Playing games together is an activity which not only adds fun to the life of a person who is playing but if played together they also play an important role in strengthening the bond as a family. Since the introduction of electronic devices and gadgets, the face to face communication has reduced a lot. Anywhere you go, you can see people busy looking at their phones chatting, using social media, watching videos and doing other similar tasks, however, there is hardly anyone who will talk to the person sitting next to them.

Even at the family gatherings, where people usually meet each other after a long time, everyone is usually busy using their phone to chat with people and to use social media. The trend of not talking, staying busy on the phone and staying quite has gone so beyond that a recent study showed that children nowadays find it truly difficult to talk and socialize since they spend most of their time using the gadgets and playing games on it. All this and several other major changes in the behavior are rising due to lack of communication and bonding between family members. As a result, there is a dire need to bring the trend of family gatherings and board games which can bring the families together again and the usage of smartphones and tablets could be avoided. Fun Attic is site which is sharing ideas to bring together the families and has shared many games ideas.

I always think that the kitchen is the best room in the house. It may be a high-traffic, high-utility area, but it can still be a part of the house when you share warm moments and spend a lot of time making memories. Besides, those who love cooking as much as I do always enjoy spending time in the kitchen.

Being an important part of the house, maintaining the kitchen, and keeping it clean is very important. The last thing you want is a dirty kitchen with broken cabinets and appliances that don’t work anymore. Fortunately, the task of keeping the kitchen clean and tidy is easier to complete when you have these items to help you.

There are a lot of robot vacuums on the market, but you can’t just use any of them for cleaning the kitchen. You need a robot vacuum that can handle the workload and clean the kitchen properly. There is only one robot vacuum that meets those requirements: the iRobot Braava Jet.

IRobot isn’t a new name in the robot vacuum market, and the Braava Jet is one of its most successful products. The Braava Jet has one trick up its sleeve and that is the ability to cleverly select between wet, dry, and damp cleaning.

The wet vacuum cleaning capability alone makes this robot vacuum very useful in the kitchen. The next time you spill some milk, or you accidentally knock over a bag of flour, the Braava Jet will take care of everything for you.

If you have recently spent any time in a school classroom, you may have noticed that school listening centers, language labs and computer workstations almost always come equipped with special headphones designed exclusively for school classroom use. These headphones look quite different from any other headphones you see outside of schools. But why do students require specialized educational headphones that are so different from headphones for other uses? It all comes back to durability, performance and quality: school classroom headphones are built to last for years of use- and sometimes abuse- by students of all ages.

Our eyes are one of the important organs and senses in our body. By looking in the eyes you can actually tell if the person is happy or whatever mood they have especially when we are tired. Have you experienced having tired eyes that no matter make up you put on still you can feel inside that your eyes are weak and heavy? There is actually nothing worry about having tired eyes because this is not an illness or disease but of course we want to be comfortable and feel relax.


There are many ways to relieve tired eyes one of the common ways is by using a washcloth soaked in a warm cloth. Good thing MegRhythm has a Steam Eye Mask for everyone wants to brighten up their eyes. Instead of using washcloth use this Steam Eye Mask very convenient and hygienic to use because it's disposable.

MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask can be used anywhere and anytime, this eye mask is for all people who are experiencing tired eyes. It has four refreshing scents: Lavender, Chamomile, Fresh Rose, and Yuzu to further soothe your senses, and the unscented one.

Don't use this Steam Eye Mask If:

• you have an eye ailment inflammation, wound, swelling, rash or any skin problem around your eyes.
• sensitive to heat
• receiving medical treatment
• people suffering from dementia.

One of the things you can do as a mom is go back to school. Thanks to programs currently available and a wealth of online courses to choose from, you can use your spare time to pick up new skills and prepare yourself for a career once the kids are old enough. Even better, you can choose any field you are passionate about and start immediately.

Healthcare is one of the most lucrative fields right now. The demand for healthcare service providers, including doctors, nurses, and even unregistered NDIS provider staff, is on the rise and there are a lot of rewarding careers you can pursue in this field. Here are the best healthcare careers you can consider today.

With the rise of do-it-yourself financial planning, more Filipinos can now take charge of their hard-earned money. But despite the growing information and advice on personal finance, many still lack an investing mindset. This means looking beyond traditional savings instruments to achieve future goals. In fact, Sun Life’s SOLAR (Study of Lifestyle and Relationships) reveals that only 38% of Filipinos are willing to take investment risks in order to earn more and that only 8% actually invest.  Furthermore, only 16% claim to have life insurance despite 88% of Filipinos worrying about their financial situation in case something happens to the breadwinner.

Clearly, many Filipinos still need guidance and advice on how to achieve lifetime financial security. A role that a Sun Life Financial Advisor can fulfill with their professionalism, a caring attitude, a winning mindset, and an inspired vision.

No one ever wishes to be under attack. Unfortunately, in a world full of crime and unmentionable atrocities, we may face danger at one point or the other. The best you can do is to always be prepared to defend yourself and your loved ones. You might ask yourself what the best self-defense device is. The answer to that question really depends on what you find comfortable carrying. It also depends on your daily environment and your budget, from the best stun guns to self-defense batons, there is a wide variety of self-defense weapons to choose from.

Laws governing how to use certain defense weapons such as guns vary from state to state. When buying a gun, you will be required to pass a test before being given a permit. The cost and the process involved in securing a firearm as a self-defense weapon may be discouraging and out of reach to many people.

Other self-defense weapons other than guns have eased rules and regulations for their usage, an example is tasers. If you wish to get an affordable taser, you can find tasers for sale at the Home Security Super Store.