Using the Right Insulated Concrete Block

The home is our refuge for it provides safety and comfort for our family. It is a shelter that safeguards us from storms and severe weather. It keeps us warmth on cold season and provides us comfort on a scorching day. I am referring to a typical home and it is supposed to be that way. It is up to our choice to make our home cozy and comfortable to live in. The foundation, structure and building materials used in building the home plays vital as to how safe and comfortable it is to live into.

With that being said, having the right Insulated concrete block in the house provides a comfortable living condition. If the builder ignored the importance of this material then, the home owner will surely encounter the problem the moment they moved in. That's what happens in our place right now. The office room is the most uncomfortable area in our house because it is the coldest in winter time and the hottest on summer season. The home inspector suspects that it has an insulation problem. Since we are living here in Florida, the condition is tolerable. I would have acted the other way if I live in the Midwest or up North. Anyway, having the right insulation is very important for it provides heat flow resistance and that would mean, heating and cooling costs will be lower. Now, who wouldn't want that?

At Lake Conway in Belle Isle Orlando

About five years ago, hubby and I got married in Belle Isle. This is the boat dock of our friend and they offered their place as a reception area. Not only that, they also offered their Phantom Boat as my ride to transfer to another boat dock where the wedding ceremony took place. A kind-hearted neighbor offered their beautiful pool area as a wedding place. I know it was beautiful because they even hire a labor to decorate the place with palms and bought flowers but, I don't have a remembrance of the place. After the ceremony which lasted for less than 30 minutes, I was directed to the Phantom boat again and we just had a nice ride along Lake Conway. If I could turn back the time, I will hire a professional photographer and a wedding planner. I was really glad that we have friends who got great concept and theme of the wedding.
As we tour the Lake Conway, our friends were helping themselves to set-up the reception area. When they were ready, they called us to drive back to the boat dock. It was a nice get-together of friends and there was no Asian but me (wink).  Our guests/friends are mostly Americans but, some of them are German, Colombian, Puerto Rican, Brazilian, Haitian, and Jamaican. Most of them are friends who are working at the Orlando International Airport.

Anyway, five years of blissful life with my one and only husband is a blessing. We are hoping for more happy years together.

From time to time, we pay a visit to our friends here or invite them to visit us. These photos were taken two days ago when we visited them.
 
That's all for now folks. Thanks for stopping by.

Hair is Our Crowning Glory

I bet you've heard the saying, "The eyes are the window of your soul" which for some reasons have complex meaning but, boils down to individual interpretation. Each of our lives is directed as to how we see life. When I was little, my mom would say, "look at me in the eyes if you are telling the truth" and if I did lie, it's harder not to blink. Have you got that moment when people look you in the eye as if they are really looking into the depths of your soul? You would feel discomfort for sure. Another saying that is popular as I grow up is, "The hair is your crowning glory".

I have long jet black wavy hair and as I recall, it was only one time in my life that mom cut my hair short. It was a terrible day of my life as a child and mom had a hard time consoling me. That incident ceased her from deciding of my hair style preference (wink). I am Oriental so; my hair grows faster than other ethnic groups. I admit that depending on the condition of my hair, I feel beautiful and sometimes, I have a bad hair day. I don't like hot and humid days as my hair becomes frizzy and unmanageable. For speed remedies, thank goodness that I found some accessible tips shared online. I learned that my hair does not need to wash daily. The chemicals applied on my hair, the heat and friction, diet, hair care, and climate are among the factors that affect hair growth.

All of us needed to look good for it boost our self-confidence and it feels great to be beautiful. Since our hair is the crowning glory, we should maintain a healthy diet, proper hair care, and apply the tips provided by reputable hairstylists. Most of all eat nutritious food for a healthy lifestyle.

Enjoying the Sunrise Along the Indian River

What have you been up to lately friends? I hope you had an exciting activity and had  fun with your family and friends. I was kinda' busy for the last few days but, I will keep you updated for what had transpired in those days. For now, I would like to share about these great shots that I took while driving down the neighborhood.

I am a nature lover by heart. This place along the Indian River is gorgeous. It would be nice to have a condo along this area because the sunrise is FREE for life (yah know what I mean to say) LOL. If I win a lotto (wink) , I buy me a condo unit that has the view by the water and my bedroom would be on the side where I can enjoy the sunrise and the sunset which means, it should be big :-). I can dream, can't I?

You know when there is a Rocket Launch by NASA? You can see it on that direction where the sun rises. Pretty view right? This area is a boat ramp and is about 5 minutes away from our home. If our house is just like my home back in the Philippines? Oh my goodness, I would enjoy the sunrise everyday without getting up from bed :-) .

After taking some pictures, I look further and saw this boat. This is a small yacht and yep, I dreamed of having one too (again, if I win a lotto) LOL. I will not choose the extravagant yacht but, just the one that is easy to maintain. Or better yet, an RV-Boat combo. If you can't imagine what it is, I will show you next time.

Anyway, that's all for now folks. Sharing you the views and my dreams ... remember, if I win a lotto (LOL) , I will have little luxuries in life ... a condo with water view and a boat ... uhm ... an RV-Boat combo hehehe... Thanks for stopping by and please do visit next time. Mwahhh!

Parking Spot is a Great Airport Parking in Orlando

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Parking Spot. All opinions are 100% mine.

There is one airport parking that I see almost every day and that is none other than, The Parking Spot. It is located along 5500 Hazeltine National Drive here in Orlando Florida which is just about seven minutes away from our condo. The parking lot is huge and is always open. It is also located nearby the airport and very easy to find.

This airport parking company offers shuttle service every 5 to 7 minutes interval and if you need a luggage assistance, it is available as well. In select locations, The Parking Spot offers open-air, covered and valet parking so; depending on your preference, you have these great options to choose from. The facility is secure because it is well-lit and fully fenced. If you are in a hurry, they respect your time that is why; they offer fast and easy check-in and check-out.

If you check in before 9 AM on Weekdays, as a complimentary, you will get a copy of USA Today newspaper as well as complimentary chilled water. When you arrived at the airport and you forgot to make a reservation, don't fret for they offer airport parking reservations too. With all these amenities, no wonder that customers keep coming back for them.

In return, The Parking Spot offers great privileges for Spot Club members and you can get it from The Parking Spot cashier. If you decided to avail 7 fully-paid days, you will earn 1 FREE day which is really a good deal. You will also earn points on your stay and when you present your Spot Club. Once you register, you can manage it online and track your points.

Upon entry in the parking facility, just use the Spot Card and you don't need to pull a ticket. Talking about convenience and fast right? You can also use the automatic checkout lane once you use it with your valid credit card.

Planning to travel any time soon? Make sure that you check out the Parking Spot location in your destination. This company is a national chain and has 34 facilities at over 22 airports. For more information, please follow them @TheParkingSpot on Twitter and do not forget to hit like on the Parking Spot on Facebook. I am a big follower and I hope that you could join me so; I will see you there!

Awesome Products at Flat Iron Experts

I love FREE stuffs and here are the of latest beauty essentials that I received in the mail few days ago. These are worth at least $200 and talking about generous? This company is just one of them and their media/ PR support person is so kind as well. I will be posting a review in my Business Matters blog any time today so; I hope you could check back later. Thank you so much flatironexperts.com for this awesome products that you sent my way. I do blogging with integrity and you all can expect that all my reviews are honest and transparent.

Please check back again and thank you for stopping by. Have a stress-free day y'all.

Great Gluten-Free Products of Goldbaums

Here's another generous amount of products that I am excited to review today. I am hoping that you could visit back and check out my honest review of goldbaums.com products.  I do blogging with integrity so; all my reviews are honest and transparent. I will be sharing a recipe as well, so I hope you could try it with your family.

Let me tell you, I am a big fan of their chips :-) Thank you Goldbaums.

Thank You Protein Bakery

Blessing in blogging has kept on pouring in last week. Cash is good but, when the company sent a generous samples of their products; we bloggers love them just like the ProteinBakery.com. Check out the samples they sent me:

I will provide my review any day now and hoping you all could visit and check out the delicious products of this company.I do blogging with integrity so; all my reviews are honest and transparent. Thank you all for visiting my blog. Have a great day!

Along Bennett Causeway

Whenever hubby and I decided to visit Cocoa Beach or go to the church in Merritt Island, we always pass by the bridge on 528 or known by the locals as Bennett Causeway. Driving straight ahead would be Cocoa Beach, one of the famous surfing destinations in the US. On this road, the sight of the Port Canaveral cruise ship terminal will be on the left side area. From this bridge, if we turn right, it would be the route towards the parish where we usually attend masses on a Sunday.

The typical daily activity along Indian River is fishing and boating like the photo below.

I like the houses along the riverbanks. Hubby and I drove down there in the neighborhood last December to watch their Christmas Lights. The place is gorgeous, houses are humongous and they have boat docks. The houses in the area are made of concrete that can withstand storms and hurricanes.

If I win a lotto, I would like to live in a place similar to this area where I can wake up appreciating the sunrise and see the glorious sunset in the evening. It would be awesome! What do you think? Would you prefer to live in a house nearby the body of water?  

Online Marketing Using Google+ and other Social Media Platform

When a friend tried to ask me to help him regarding his Website, I was reluctant. He has an AC Company and has been in the business for years. To catch up with technology and the need of promoting his business via online, he created a Website. He admits that he is an expert when it comes to installing the Air Conditioning unit but with IT; he is in limbo and has no idea about online marketing world. His Website has a nice layout and he added relevant information with google+ photos. For the longest time, his clients were asking him about his Website so they could write a favorable feedback and probably recommend his company to their friends online. When he knew that I work online, he asks for my help. I did try to help him set up the social media automation tools but then again; I told him upfront that he needs a reputable company that handles SEO and promotes his Website to different Social Media platforms.

Online marketing is not only growing rapidly but; by far the new trend in marketing. No matter how great and creative your Website but then again; the visibility is minimal, your Website will always be in the backseat in the World Wide Web. Internet is the primary source of information in this generation therefore; to drive clients to your business is to let the people know that your business exists. What better way to achieve that, is thru online advertising. When a company gains traffic, it will definitely boost the business and thereby; achieving the desired business sales and revenue will surely go up.

When my friend decided to hire an online marketing company, he received more calls from new clients and his services are sought after because he is really good in what he do. Business is good so far and he is so thankful that the online marketing company he hired did a great job for his business.

Even though this is a sponsored post, all opinions and views are based on my experience and completely my own.