What did you do last Earth Day? Did you do your part? We hope so, but if you missed out, don't worry, the next earth day is right around the corner. A huge level of effort is necessary to ensure cleaner rivers, the planting of hundreds of trees and all manner of community beautification. Our plans for the coming year are even bigger. We will be working with a number of local companies and other great organizations to make sure that it's the best earth day ever. We urge you to join us by making a difference in your neighborhood this year.

How to make ice cream fast and easy?  Here’s one quick and delicious recipe for you to try!

The first step is to prepare the mixture of your ice cream. The ingredients to make around two gallons of ice cream are the following: 1/2 kg white sugar, 1/4 kg Skimmed milk, 1/4 kg Butter milk powder, 300 g Cassava flour, Pandan leaves, 3.5 kg Table salt, 2 whole Egg yolks, 1 can 300ml Condensed milk, a pouch of 300g Cream, 1/4 bar Cheese or chocolate, 1/2 kg Grated coconut, 1 tbsp food color (egg yellow), 1.5 tbsp Vanilla, 4 tsp or 34.5ml rhum or brandy, and 1/8 ice block.

Place a deep baking bowl made from plastic, stainless steel or anything sturdy in the freezer, and transfer your custard mixture in it. Place it in the freezer for 45 minutes. As it begins to solidify close to the edges, take it away from the freezer and stir it using spatula or whisk. Go on with monitoring the mixture for every 30 minutes, with vigorous stirring as it’s freezing. Continue checking it from time to time and with stirring as it freezes until the ice cream becomes frozen. This whole process can take 2-3 hours. Transport the ice cream to a enclosed storage container in anticipation of being ready to serve.

And finally…enjoy!

Texas waterfront lake homes have three fundamental types of waterfront property. These are the oceanfront, lake front, and riverfront. Inside these three types of waterfront properties, activities like fishing rules and regulations, admission and property possession differ greatly.

Why choose to live in Austin, Texas? The reason is simply that the location has the famous Lake Austin. This lake is the second from the last in the chain of lakes in Texas. Lake Austin is one of a kind because the lake is to some extent organized. This steadiness in the degree of the lake allows people in building big homes that are close to the lake water. Lake Austin presents a number of the most luxurious homes in the Texas real estate market. Living near a lake makes these properties classy and highly coveted. Lake Austin has an environment that tenders water sports and has great landscape for a boat ride. Most people choose to retire here because they look for waterfront homes especially near the Lake Austin. Taking aside the cost, most people have numerous main factors why they decide to settle in this breathtaking location. The length as well as the position of the lake presents the lake front homes near the city center which makes living there very convenient.

Overdone makeup is not good to look at, looks artificial, and makes you look a lot more older. Leave the heavy makeup to the theater and learn how to apply natural looking makeup to give you that flawless and glowing skin. Applying natural looking makeup is simple and easy, perfect for women who are busy and do not have a lot of time to fix themselves in front of the mirror. You can learn how to apply natural-looking make-up by looking at makeup pictures.

Makeup pictures can be found in beauty or fashion magazines and on the internet. A natural look is achieved by using colors that complements and improves your skin tone. Start with a clean, moisturized skin and use a concealer with a yellow base to hide imperfections without adding color. Apply a foundation that matches your skin tone, and it should disappear when applied while effectively giving your face a flawless complexion. Earthy tones are recommended for eye makeup such as beige, brown, gold, or plum for eye shadow, and brown and charcoal gray for eyeliner. If you want to keep it light, you can opt not to apply the eye shadow. To choose a blush color, look at yourself in the mirror after you work out. The flush on your cheeks is your natural blush tint. Look for a blush that is close to that color. Finally, put on a pink or clear lip gloss for a more natural finish. However, if you have pale lips, it is better to apply a little lipstick in pink or rose shades, and then add a final coat of lip-gloss.

I have this odd and amusing mannerism when looking at the mirror. I purse my lips together and pout, or more accurately, I do a model’s pout. I haven’t noticed it until everybody started teasing me about it. There was even a time that I was too conscious to look at the mirror if someone was watching, even though it didn’t last long because I am vain and I can’t stand not looking at the mirror. I like looking at myself in the mirror, not because I am narcissistic, but because I just want to be sure that I looked good and presentable always.

It takes me a long time to fix myself in front of our bathroom vanity. Our discount bathroom vanity has a great frameless mirror, compact cabinets and a stand-out sink, and all my toiletries, beauty products, and hair dryer are carefully arranged in the cabinets and shelf. My husband was the one who came up with several bathroom storage ideas and I picked the vanity because of the mirror. The frameless mirror and the soft yellow lights make me look prettier which makes applying makeup or fixing myself up more enjoyable. Also, the entire vanity doesn’t look like it was cheap or bought on sale because it has a sleek, contemporary design, and first class craftsmanship. The discount bathroom vanity is a hit that even visitors noticed their enhanced and better appearance when looking at their reflections.

Technology wise, the world today quickly adapts and is dictated by the needs of people. One example is the GPS tracking system. GPS stands for global positioning system. Literally, GPS technology deals with the position of the things or person it tracks. Therefore, there is a great possibility that you can know the exact location of a specific person, and object provided that they are also equipped with a tracking device.

GPS are typically placed inside most cellular phones so individuals would be able to search for a missing person who has an enabled GPS tracking gadget. GPS displays the bearing of the target. It can show the map of where the subject is. Satellite is very important in this technology. Therefore, if your friend is missing and he/she has a GPS capable cell phone, you can track them easily.

GPS is also applicable to most businesses especially in the manufacturing section. GPS technology is applicable in tracking the movement of all assets like the products, vehicles, and delivery.   This technology can boost the profit of a business because negative things are now possible to avoid like mismanagement, loss of assets, employees not working and many more.

With GPS, many individuals are capable of avoiding loss whether it is monetary, tangible assets, as well as tracking lost persons.

Ever since I was a kid, I already experienced various kinds of allergies which I inherited from my mother, who has very sensitive skin prone to skin allergies. I have allergic rhinitis, which makes me  sneeze a lot during the early morning and before going to sleep, as well as skin allergies. I worry that my daughter, at such a young age, could develop allergic rhinitis and sensitive skin too. Since the hot climate especially this summer triggers skin rashes, my husband and I decided to install an air conditioner in our room.

The disadvantage of having an air conditioned room is that allergens such as pollen, dust, and molds can be stuck and confined inside the room, which could also cause allergies. That is why we realized that we have to buy an air purifier. After browsing through several air purifier reviews, we were able to narrow down our options to two brands and models.

We based our choices on the capacity to eliminate allergens and odors, not just its aesthetic quality. Panasonic F-P15HU2 uses a dual-filter system, activated charcoal, and HEPA, and it easily removes dust, pollen, mildew, and other allergens as well as smoke and bad odors. We considered this model since we know that the brand has a proven track record. Our other choice is Surround Air N-Lite 5000 Multi Function HEPA air purifier, because aside from eliminating allergens and other pollutants, it has a germicidal UV lamp that prevents the micro-organisms from breeding inside its filter, and a practical light function. Since we give importance to our family’s health, we don’t hesitate to spend if it means ensuring our child the necessary protection that she needs.

In most houses, shoes are stored in shoe racks located near the door. Isn’t it such a hassle to look for a chair or bench to sit on while taking off your shoes after work or wearing shoes before going out? What I do is that I always just sit on the floor to put on and remove my shoes. Moreover, my shoes are increasing in number and this causes overcrowding in the rack that I allocated for my shoes. What could be the solution?

I went shopping in a nearby furniture store looking for another normal shoe rack. Unexpectedly, I heard a man was talking to a salesperson about this traditional and classy bench. Curiously, I approached them, and I found out that the bench was not just your usual bench – it’s a shoe storage bench which can be a dual purpose storage for my shoes. It’s an amazing a two-in-one furniture. First, it functions as a storage for your shoes and it can also as your chair when you wear or take off your shoes. Furthermore, it even beautifies your house because of its traditional and classy finish. Just pull out the storage beneath the bench and you can now wear your shoe!
I bought a storage bench that has extraordinary furnishings crafted from oak wood for about $299. The price ranges from $99 to $573 and comes with different wood crafting. Buy one now from your favorite home depot to put an end to your shoe storage problems.


Honestly, it’s boring to see my mp3 player bare – no accessories and no protective gear, just the provided headphone.  My mp3 player is not just a gadget where I can listen to my favorite music, but it’s also a fashion accessory for me, so I try to make it look more interesting. I pimp it up with mp3 player accessories, from stylish headphones, skin covers or shield protectors, speakers, chargers and even laces!

I have two mp3 players, one is battery operated and has a built in fm radio, and the other one is rechargeable in USB computers. The purpose of having two mp3s is that I use one as my computer files storage device and the other as my radio and music player. I embellished them both with different accessories, using a different brand for each. The advantage of mp3 accessories is that it is compatible with most of the mp3 players out in the market.

I use a Philips headphone for my Creative Zen mp3 because its cord is long enough to keep my mp3 player in my backpack or in my pocket. I used Colby foldable speakers if I want to play my music in a high volume. I protect my mp3 player with Creative’s clear case for Zen with a matching handy loop in my belt. For my Samsung mp3 player, I use high end technology with cordless headphone and speakers connected via Bluetooth, a silicone skin cover and shield protector cases to protect my mp3 from scratches. I also make sure to equip my mp3 players with an AC to USB adaptor, battery recharger and a USB car/travel charger for long distance travels.


I have this weird and funny mannerism when looking at the mirror. I purse my lips together and pout, or more precisely, I do a model’s pout. I haven’t noticed until everyone was teasing me about it. There was even a time that I was scared to look at the mirror if someone was watching, although it didn’t last long because I am naturally vain. I like looking at myself in the mirror, not because I’m narcissistic, but because I just want to make sure I looked good and presentable always.

Imagine how long it takes for me to fix myself in front of our bathroom vanity. Our discount bathroom vanity has an amazing frameless mirror, compact cabinets and a stand-out sink, and all my toiletries, beauty products, and hair dryer are carefully arranged in the cabinets and shelf. The frameless mirror and the soft yellow lights, for some reason, make me look better which makes applying makeup or fixing my self up more fun. Plus, the entire vanity doesn’t look like it was bought on sale since it has a classy, contemporary design, and quality craftsmanship.

The “magical mirror” in the vanity is a hit; even visitors noticed their improved appearance when looking at their reflections. I guess I have to give them the number of our interior decorator, to give them the same unique bathroom experience.


When I was twelve years old, my elementary school friends came over at our house to have a slumber party to celebrate the end of final exams. Aside from the usual activities of truth or dare, pillow fight, and watching scary movies, we decided to bake a ready mix devil’s food cake that my mom keeps in the kitchen cabinet. The only other person in the house was my uncle who doesn’t know a thing about baking and where the baking utensils were. So we had to figure out everything ourselves.

The funny thing was that we couldn’t find my mom’s circular metal cake pan. What we found was small oval metal pans used for making the dessert called leche flan. We had no choice, so we poured the batter into the metal pans and filled it to the brim. Being newbies in baking, we had no idea of the thermal expansion concept. We noticed after 15 minutes of heating it into the oven that the batter was spilling at the sides of the pan.

Nevertheless, the mini cakes were still delicious even though it really looks ugly and deformed. We also had trouble taking it out of the pan since the cake stuck to the sides of the pan.

At present, I already mastered the art of baking and I now have an assortment of cake pans in different materials, shapes, and sizes– metal, glass, and silicone. I like the silicone best because it is non-stick and resistant to extreme temperature. But no matter what pan you use, as long as you bake it for people who are special to you, it almost always turns out delicious.

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