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What To Do This Long Weekend

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It is another long weekend here in our part of the globe as the November 1st holiday fell on a Friday and I am sure a lot of families are so excited to plan their activities for the 3-day weekend. Apart from paying respects to our dearly departed, am sure everyone is just about ecstatic to go somewhere or do something fun with the entire family! Personally, every weekend in our household is just another weekend, considering this mum never goes to work, but apart from going to the memorial to visit my parents’ grave, I’d think of something fun and enjoyable for me and my little man to do.  :heart:

Here are a few things you might want to do with your family, too:

  • Go On A Quick Getaway ~ especially for families with members that keep a regular 9-5 job, the long weekend is the most opportune time to go on a quick, yet much needed, getaway. Hit the nearest beach or go to a new destination you have not been before. Make the most of the holiday by catching up with the other members of the family, or with friends, in case, you plan to go with them.

  • Check out Toy Kingdom’s Toy Warehouse Sale Year 7 ~ this will be the perfect time to jump-start your Christmas shopping for presents for your kiddos or your godsons and goddaughters. Loads of branded toys will be on sale for up to 70% off, can you imagine that? If I live somewhere near, I will make sure to check this toy sale out. I will bet my hands, I will find a lot of nice toys that my little man will love! 
  • Go Out For A Walk ~ the nice sunny weekend weather is also the best time to go out to get some fresh air, especially if you have been cooped up at home for days on end due to a sick little man or the bad weather. Explore a bit of your city by going on a walk with your children and your family. I am sure you will find something new and interesting. Who knows you might even stumble upon a very cool looking street furniture, where you can take a lovely family picture or a selfie!  😀
  • Work On A Holiday ~ now this might be quite a bummer for some, but there are those who were a tad busy during regular days that they can only catch up on work during the long weekend. This mum is a perfect example, as I shall be busy tinkering on my blogs, beating up online deadlines and getting my blogs updated.
  • Have A Movie Marathon At Home ~ we get to have a movie marathon regularly, but the Halloween weekend seems to be great in catching up on those Halloween-related or horror films, if you are a sucker for those. I’ve just sampled the animation, Hotel Transylvania, the other day with my boys + I loved it!
  • Sleep, Sleep, Sleep ~ yes, the long weekend is also most ideal to catch up on those zzzzz and get as much rest as you like. After all, you needed all the rest and sleep you can get, to keep you up and running again when the next week starts. So off to La la land  you go! I’ll make sure we get a good dose of that, too.

Whatever you plan to do for this long weekend, the most important thing is you spend it with the people you love the most. Oh and I’d love to hear about your plan, do share it in a comment below. Happy weekend everyone!  :-))

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Mum Inspires: Let’s Appreciate The Little Things

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prepping for this afternoon’s Trick or Treat

I guess human as we are, we are susceptible to complain and whine, but if we will all try lo look at our daily lives from a whole new perspective, we will find out that there are simply a lot of reasons to be happy and thankful about, and that they outweigh the reasons why we would like to complain in the first place.

The key really is to be more appreciative of what we have, instead of focusing on what we do not have, we will never be happy if we keep this kind of thinking. Besides, there are just too many little things in our daily life to appreciate, you’d probably lose track of what you want to complain about.

Long time ago, I saw this Oprah episodes all about keeping a gratitude journal. The drill was pretty simple, each day you’d write down 10 things that you are thankful for, as keeping an attitude of gratitude will really help you manage stress or whatever kind of problems you might be facing on a daily basis. I have never really gotten round to keep my own gratitude journal, but I make it a habit to enumerate what I was thankful for at the end of each day. This kind of thinking helps me keep a positive attitude and reminds me how lucky I am!

So, what do I appreciate today? Here are a few at the top of my head:

  • that the little man’s Batman costume from last year’s Halloween still fits, it sure saved me a considerable amount of money since I did not have to get him a new set
  • that Jared enjoyed the Trick or Treat activity at her tita‘s office, it meant I have loads of treats to munch on in the following days! 😀
  • that we were able to spend some time with my niece and nephew, both of whom Jared misses so much
  • that my little man no longer needs to take medicine {well, apart from the 30-day asthma pill, that is} and be nebulized
  • that I am having quite a great hair day, can you tell from the photo! 😉

 Now, what do you appreciate in your life today?

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“Six Attitudes for Winners” by Norman Vincent Peale

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I remember frequenting our College library to borrow a number of books and I remember all too clearly how I’d borrow several classmates’ library cards just so I can finish this very interesting book from Norman Vincent Peale, The Power of Positive Thinking. I simply enjoy reading books and learning from it, that is why when I was approached to share all about the new book by the same author, I simply cannot say no.

It turns out, the international bestseller, The Power of Positive Thinking, has a new brother as Norman Vincent Peale comes out another exciting must-read book! Read more about it in the press release below:

From the author of the international bestseller “The Power of Positive Thinking” comes a little book that contains more wisdom than you might think.

Norman Vincent Peale provides the secrets of a winning attitude in “Six Attitudes for Winners.” Using the practical help from this little pocket book you can learn how to face fears, confront worries, solve problems, put excitement into your life, throw away personality crutches, and anticipate the future.

Here’s what people say about “Six Attitudes for Winners”:

“This book is truly packed with so much helpful information. Don’t let the size of the book fool you. Although it is pocket size, it is jam-packed with so many lessons for all to lead their life by.” –Monique Nunn

“Dr. Peale’s ability to put a lot of valid, life-changing material in a small book is demonstrated eloquently in this work. He wastes no words in getting straight to the point of how to improve your life. The first attitude he addresses is to approach problems from the proper persepctive, i.e., not from the mindset of a victim, but of an overcomer! Problems are temporary. They help mold character.

We’re reminded of ultimate reality as Dr. Peale writes, “in the last analysis, only the God-directed life can attain true and basic success.” The work ethic is stressed also. These truths are doable, time-tested, and not bound by any culture. They work if you work them.” –Dr. W. G. Covington, Jr.

“Frustrated, depressed, hopeless, need guidance, this book is for you!” –SCP Brother Salvatore

“Six Attitudes for Winners” Product Details

  • Title:  Six Attitudes for Winners
  • Author: Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
  • Binding: Soft Cover
  • No. of Pages: 96
  • Size: 3.5? x 6? (portrait)
  • ISBN-10: 971-0453-50-4
  • ISBN-13: 978-971-8573-50-4
  • SRP: P115.00/copy

“Six Attitudes for Winners” is published by Lifebooks and is now available in all National Bookstore, Powerbooks, Philippine Christian Bookstore and Fully Booked branches nationwide.

For more inspiring books, you may visit www.acts29pub.com and follow the Lifebooks on Facebook  and on Twitter.

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