Pumpkin Season, Pumpkin Land Fun

October means  pumpkin season so what more could be  fun than visiting pumpkin patch right.  We  hot the  road yesterday  and went to Janoski's Farm in PA.  I was bummed out that the battery of the camera I brought was drained so I use my cellphone to take these photos.

We saw our neighbor  there and  my daughter's classmates so they had so much fun!

Visit to the pumpkin land is not complete without  fried dough, one of my daughter's favorite.  They were bummed out to find out that the petting zoo was closed and that they can only look at them from outside.  Nevertheless, they found fun in doing other stuff such as:

Ms. Burrito was itching real bad  from the hay so she was not smiling at this  very last photo.  We bought a 30 pounder pumpkin and two small ones.  We will be carving it soon.

Staying Fit

Dedicated to  staying fit, these two always  wants to go with us on a long walk and bike riding.  I hope that their dedication to staying fit would  linger on for  life.  

I am actually  impressed  of how they can physically keep up with us when we go for a very long walk.

Shandle Toilet Seat Handle

Cleaning the bathroom is one chore that I am not very fond of specially scrubbing the toilet!  I don't know, maybe it is just me, or does anyone of you has the feeling that I do?  It grosses me out even just thinking that I have to clean the toilet again.  I am nit saying that  my bathroom is filthy but the fact that our human waste goes there just give me that  yucky feeling every time.

Thank God for companies  like the Shandle for their constant innovation of making our house chores much easier to do.  They sent me three different designs of their  toilet seat handle including the Alien, Dinosaur, and Robot.  I was grinning from ear to ear when I received it as I won't have to  constantly remind my son and husband to lift the seat when they  take a leak.  They don't really feel doing the lifting of the seat before because they too, are grossed out lol.

Shandle has the unique packaging, I love that the wrapper looks vintage.  In fact, I am thinking of using it to my scrapbook project.  Putting the handle is very easy.  You just  need to clean and dry the right side of the seat, peel off the  adhesive cover, and stick it on.

So now, my problem has the solution!  Thank you so much Shandle!  I used the robot  design first and  my son said "That is cool Mom!" when I showed it to him shortly after arriving from school.

 The Shandle toilet seat handle makes it easier for him to raise and lower the sit when it's tinkle time.

Thank you so much Shandle for giving me the opportunity to work with you and review your awesome creation!  You can buy Shandle for $4.99 each or you can get the  three pack deal for $9.99.  Just visit the  website through the link I have provided above for more details.  I highly recommend this especially for families with tots at home.

Disclaimer:  The author of this blog was NOT financially compensated to write this review.  Opinions  being expressed is  not in anyway influenced by other factors.  The product/s   mentioned above was provided for FREE  for evaluation purposes.

BISSELL Helps Keeping Home Clean

This post brought to you by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.. All opinions are 100% mine.

Last weekend was a really busy one for us.  We spent the two days cleaning our home including  the walls.    Hubby  has been hinting for me to initiate the   cleaning of the walls so finally last Sunday when he mentioned it, I told him to grab the bucket and we will do it together, wink.  He did one room and he said "Maybe, we should do one room every weekend" but I don't like installment  cleaning.  When I started a job, I won't  stop until it's done.  I am so relieved that  it's done finally.  I was suppose to do it last Spring but  I slacked off.  

This coming weekend, my husband is  planning to steam our carpet.  I do the vacuuming and he does the steam vacuuming of the carpet.  I am glad that there are plenty of cleaning tips.  Although I don't have a BISSELL vacuum cleaner yet, I am thankful that they are giving consumer  like me a chance to own one through their giveaway/sweepstakes.  You and me can enter to win a fabulous prize so don't forget to check it out and enter.  One of us might get lucky and win, you never know right?

I would really love to own  their POWERGLIDE Pet Vacuum to  help me out   cleaning my dogs' hair.  It is a bit frustrating that every time I vacuum, there is an enormous amount of hair being picked up from the carpet.  By the way, you can  enjoy a $20  off your purchase  and a free shipping with their current offers by using  POWERGLIDE promo code.  

I love the fact that the product I want is lightweight so even my kids can help me in vacuuming our carpet.  Check them out and enjoy their cleaning tips for   different occasion.

Five Ways to Obtain a Certificate for Work While Having a Full-Time Job

There’s no doubt that combining study and work can be difficult – doing either of these things on their own can be a challenge. However, there are a few ways that you can efficiently obtain a certificate while having a full-time job. If you look into the different methods of study, you can find an option that caters to your specific needs. Whether this means studying part time or via correspondence, there is a way to juggle both worlds without overloading yourself.

Consider Part-Time Study

Studying part time is a great way to manage your full-time job. By doing this, you can eliminate a lot of the time you would be required to attend classes. This can help to ease your mind and lower the stress of work and study. However, part-time study takes longer to complete than full-time. And although it will be less stressful for you in the short term, you will have to commit for a larger period of time. Make sure you consider this before deciding to obtain a certificate.

Study via Correspondence

If your job takes up a large amount of time, and you find yourself unable to attend part-time classes, consider studying via correspondence. This gives you the flexibility to do your study when it suits you. This is a wonderful option for those with a heavy workload, or unpredictable working hours. Studying via correspondence enables you to choose your study time, and work whenever you need. Keep in mind that working in isolation can limit your motivation in comparison with attending classes.

Study Leave

If you’re hoping to undertake part-time study, but don’t feel you can manage the hours, consider talking to your employer about study leave. Most employers are happy to work out a solution, and will talk to you about the best way to approach your potential study. By agreeing to study leave, your employers consent to provide you with up to twenty days of paid leave.

Work Full-Time and Study Full-Time

It may seem hard to do, but if you’re passionate about completing a qualification quickly, it is possible to work and study full-time. Talk with your employer, and see if it’s possible to change your hours to suit your course. Many certificates offer evening classes, which makes it easier to juggle both. If you’re up for it, consider working during the day and studying at night. Although the work will be hard, you will complete the qualification sooner.

Organisation

If you’re finding hard to work out an option of obtaining your certificate while working full-time, it’s a good idea to evaluate your organisation skills. There may be some way that you can minimise the amount of hours you spend working or studying by coming up with a personal routine. If you’re passionate about both work and study, you’ll be able to find a balance that works for you.

There are a number of ways you can manage study and full-time work. Just remember that study is flexible, and can cater to your needs. HBA Learning Centres Australia offer certificates and diplomas for both part-time and full-time workers. Contact them to find the best way to suit your work and study needs.

Help Children Hear Better: Learn about Hearing Aid Styles for Kids

There are more than three million American children who are experiencing hearing loss. This is according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Almost half of these children are younger than 3 years old, but more children will have hearing loss later in their childhood. The use of hearing aids for children can help in the improvement of hearing and speech, especially to those who experience inner ear hearing loss because of damaged hearing nerves. Hearing loss can be caused by birth defects, infections, injury, noise, certain medications, tumors and other problems that involve blood circulation.

Hearings aids are devices that are battery-operated or electronic devices that can amplify and change sounds that are present in the environment. It converts the sound received through the microphone to sound waves and then converted to electric signals.

Factors that affect the use of Hearing Aids

Generally, children who experience hearing loss can benefit from the use of hearing aids. However, there are some factors that affect hearing aids. They are the following:

1. If there is present deformity or shape of the outer ear

2. Depth of the depression near the ear canal

3. Severity of the hearing loss

4. The knowledge of the child to insert or remove the hearing aids

5. Amount of wax build up inside the ear

6. Some ears that require drainage may not be able to find certain models of hearing aid available to use.

Types of Hearing Aids for Children

For kids, the hearing aids should be able to fit the child’s age and changing needs. Thus, many technical advancements and sophistication come along with today’s hearing aids. Siemens hearing aids have special high technology devices that are specifically made for children with hearing loss. Some of the features that a Siemens hearing aid has are:

• Digital programming for specific adjustments based on the severity of the hearing loss.
• Flexibility in various degrees.
• Full-bodied construction that allows protection from dust and moisture.
• A remote control – to access other functions of the hearing aid easily.
• Child-safe programmable buttons and switches.
• For use with FM/DM systems in schools, Direct Audio Input (DAI) using an audio shoe.
• Connectivity through wireless networks with personal computers, smart phones, music players and other audio devices.
• A battery doors and screw-on ear hook for child proofing.

1. BTE or Being-the-ear models: It basically comes in many sizes and two basic styles. A BTE model sits behind the ear and has a tube that connects the hearing aid to the ear. (a) Traditional BTE model – The sound receiver is located within the body of the hearing aid and brings the sound to the ear with the use of a tube connected to the ear molds. (b) Receiver-in-canal or RIC – brings the sound through a small receiver at the end of a tube near the ear canal.

2. ITE or Custom made in-the-ear models: This comes in many shapes, sizes and styles. The function of the hearing aid will depend on the impairment, needs and the preferences of the child. It should be recommended by a hearing care professional.

Selecting a Hearing Aid for your Child

Ask a hearing care professional about the most appropriate hearing aid for your child depending on the different factors. There are varieties of Siemens hearing aid designs available in the market, these types are defined by the features and how they are to be used. Your hearing care professional will schedule your child for a fitting – this includes ordering and producing of the ear molds and the fine-tuning of the hearing aid depending on what your child needs.

Ernest Poh founded The Hearing Centre Pte Ltd. The Hearing Centre is your one-stop centre for complete hearing aids and hearing conservation services. Ernest has been fitting hearing devices since 2004. Visit his website at http://thehearingcentre.sg to learn more about the different types of hearing aids and the possible causes of hearing loss.

One Hundred Dollar Richer

How would you feel if you found a hundred bucks laying on the street?  Would you smile like them?

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