Extra Money

Nowadays, every responsible housewife should find ways on increasing the household income. This may come in the form or a new job or an entrepreneurial activity that can be done and managed at home. One good area to consider is building up an online store. I hear you guys, creating a site has it's initial expenses, domain registrations, hosting sites and the other stuff. The solution is quite obvious, go find a site that will host your products online for free. 

Check out www.zazzle.com. Zazle is starting to create a name for quality custom products. It's unique proprietary technology allows designers, professional artists as well as private individuals to create designs and products that are available to customers worldwide. It is a perfect platform for individuals who are trying to start make money out of their unique designs. Launched in 2005 and based in Redwood City, California, Zazzle’s vision is to redefine commerce, powered by the world’s imagination.

I have started out making designs for this site. You can check them out below.

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Bed Sheets Galore

I love sleeping. Sleeping is my way of escaping the stress the real world often times gives me. So every chic and savvy independent woman of the 20th century needs a haven to rest at. A good bed is necessary but we often tend to forget that good and comfortable bed sheets are also a basic need in every household.

What are the characteristics of a good and comfortable bed sheet?

Bed sheets should be made of breathable cloth. We tend to perspire or sit on our bed after taking a shower so we often, "wet" our sheets. Linen, silk , cotton and satin are perfect bed sheets.

As for a bed sheet 's color, I prefer the lighter ones. Lighter shades allows us to notice immediately if we need to change bed sheets. 

Here are some of the bed sheets I have scored from Overstock.com

I got it for 1869 + shipping fees.

I can't wait to transfer to my new place and use these retro bed sheets of mine.

Cooking My Way To His Heart

I just want to share my success last night. I was able to please my boyfriend with my Bacon and Mushroom with cheese "experimental recipe" last night. I was already having doubts with my cooking because it was a bit salty, so I had to reheat it and add water. My boyfriend was already on his way so I had no choice but to serve the food. To my surprise he was asking for more rice because he loved our viand for the night. Yahoo! I was really happy that he was pleases with my cooking.


Here's the recipe for my successful Bacon and Mushroom with Cheese


Bacon and Mushroom with Cheese


Ingredients:


1 cup bacon cut into strips
3/4 cups shitake mushroom
10 mg ginisa mix
150 grams cheese (or more)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup water
pepper to taste


Procedure:


Heat pan then add bacon strips. Do not add oil. Add the shitake mushrooms when bacon strips are starting to release oil. Add ginisa mix, salt, water and pepper to taste. Wait till bacon and mushroom turns brown before adding grated cheese. Simmer then serve.


* Makes two servings.

Kitchen Cabinets

I am not a cook but I sure love to have a wonderful kitchen. Every housewife should know how to cook, and she should know how to cook well. As the saying goes, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. But sometimes, we do need a little extra inspiration in cooking besides our partner's in life, a nice, cozy and organized kitchen could help. But what are the requirements for a conducive cooking area?
Here's my personal requirements when it comes to kitchens.


Mobility
This does not necessarily means that I need a kitchen that I can move around. Mobility of the cook as well as the other person's who will use the kitchen is a must for me. The kitchen should be spacious enough to cater care-free movements.


Cleanliness
Err..Who wants a dirty one?


Well-Illuminated
For sanitary and safety purposes, a cooking area should be properly lighted. It should have the necessary "bling" for it to look a nice and sane place to prepare food.


Functional Kitchen Cabinets
Modular cabinets are one of my foremost requirements when it comes to the cooking area. Kitchen cabinets should not just be bought because the area requires one. Kitchen cabinets should be right for the area. Here are some of the cabinets I am eyeing at for my new apartment.

Grayline Housewares 57101 6-Piece Cabinet Organizer Set

$27.00 ( 1161.00 Philippine Peso )

available @ AMAZON

This piece is modular yet very rigid and space saving.

White Finish Wood & Marble Vinyl Top Kitchen Storage Cabinet Cart

$109.99 ( 4730.00 Philippine Peso )

available @ AMAZON

This piece is "shouting" chick, sassy, elegant. I would really love to have one of this.

Thin Man Pantry 4036

$99.49 ( 4278.07 Philippine Peso )

available @ AMAZON

This piece is just perfect for my new space. It's spacious yet it occupies just a small space in my "temporarily" small kitchen. This one's a priority on my list.

Miss Housewife Wannabe

Not everyone dreams of becoming a housewife. Cleaning the house, doing the laundry, grocery trips, childcare is not a dream job for the women of today. In a world where "independent women" exists, being a housewife and a home maker is not in their priority list.
Don't get me wrong, but women nowadays are career-oriented. Top managerial positions are being handled by talented women who are not just independent, but chick and savvy in every way. Staying at home taking care of the kids , the house and the needs of their partner's in life is not as exciting as a business presentation for them. In a society wherein media affects our daily life, change and adaptation is inevitable.
I am an independent women with goals in mind and a career that is flourishing. I get excited and challenged by the fact that I am working in an industry where most men rule, but greater women excels. Still these goals of mine does not change the fact that I am a homemaker and I am a frustrated housewife wannabe.
I was raised in a family where girls where supposed to  learn how to take care of the house, cook, do the laundry and other household chores. I enjoy doing that. I do crocheting, cross stitch and I can even sew. I am your typical "manang" as my cousin fondly tease me.
So I have decided to create a blog to display the "manang" in me.