Party Goers: Primp and Prep with Hpnotiq

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Back home, one of the things that I do on a weekend was going out with my friends for girl's night out. I've known quiet a few lady friends who party in style. Well, they are fashionistas and when we get together for a fun girl's night out, it's a blast! I am the reserve "me" as always but, when I am with them ... hair down music up! I know you can relate right? When my girlfriends and I take the Friday girl's night out, we loosen up and just have fun for the rest of the night!

Someone in the group would always check out the latest in fashion and style. Two of my girlfriends are up to date on what's the latest news in town. I bet you have a friend who always know the trend these days huh? Or, could it be you? You must have heard about Hpnotiq? This is a one-stop hub where music, fashion, beauty tips, cocktails, recipes and more jammed together for all you party goers out there so; you better check it out!

You must be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages and as always, please remember to drink responsibly. If you are invited for a party this holiday, the gift item above is an awesome Christmas present which you can give out. If you are hosting a party then, you should check out the Primp & Prep site for cocktail recipe ideas. My favorite pages in the Website are the celebs and recipe because of the entertainment news and the recipe is so easy to prepare.

After work, you should loosen up for a night out with your girlfriends! You deserve a break!

WB150F 14 Megapixel Samsung SMART Camera

The experience of having a Photo Editing Software right from the Camera is very convenient plus, the WiFi feature of WB150F 14 Megapixel Samsung SMART Camera are main reasons why I bought this gadget. Aside from the positive feedback from the bloghosphere, seeing it on sale last Black Friday was even more amazing!

I bought this handy camera for only $129 at Target and been loving it so far. The WB150F Samsung SMART Camera has a powerful 18x optical zoom for taking brilliant photos. Social media sharing is instant using the camera’s built-in wireless functionality. I was able to upload high quality photos to social networking sites. I can also seamlessly sync my camera to other SMART devices. I still have to try it through. Did you know that this camera has the capability to easily transfer memories to the computer, smartphone, or Microsoft SkyDrive with the touch of a button? Pretty cool huh?


Check out these amazing features:

SNS Upload, Email, PC Auto Backup, Remote Viewfinder, Microsoft SkyDrive, File Sharing, WiFi Direct, AllShare 2.2, Authentication Browser and more.

Regarding the photo above, I used the photo editor using the smart filter: cartoon. I think I will enjoy the camera for longest time. Would I recommend it? You betcha :-) As of this time, you can buy this gadget for $229. Thanks for stopping by.

New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom

Husband and I did some errands in Orlando today so; we decided to visit Disney World after all; it’s about 20 minutes away from where we were. As we drove down the express way, heavy traffic was unusual and it spans 6 miles ahead. I thought maybe, this week’s opening of the New Fantasyland could be the cause of the traffic. We detour and head home but, we will be back next week.

Enchanted Forest and Storybook Circus are attractions in Fantasyland located in Magic Kingdom. They are magical places with mermaids, beauties, flying elephants, beasts and wonders exist.

The New Fantasyland opened this week and this enchanting place marks as the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom theme park. Guests will enjoy the interactive experience and will be able to meet more Disney characters and listen to enchanting stories. Do you like Disney film’s such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast? New Fantasyland is the right place to visit.

I would love to visit the attraction “Under the Sea~Journey” of the Little Mermaid. This is a musical attraction aboard a giant clamshell. Eric’s castle is here as well.

In the middle of the Beast’s castle is the “Be Our Guest Restaurant”. I would love to try their lunch menu for it costs only $14.99 and under … that’s affordable.

In “Enchanted Tales with Belle” is an attraction where retelling of the "tale as old as time" takes place and hosted by Belle and Lumière. Then, they have Ariel's Grotto where guests can take photos and get autographs.

Honestly? I am so excited to visit Disney World after I’ve known all these great attractions.

It's Christmas Time

Are you excited for Christmas? I look forward for Christmas this year in fact, I already decorated the living room before Thanksgiving. Too soon? Not really! I saw some houses in the neighborhood already set up their candy canes and Christmas lights in their yard. Our Christmas Tree was up a week before Thanksgiving but, I gradually hang the ornaments ... until today. Hopefully, on the 1st day of December, I will be done decorating. The picture below is our miniature Christmas Village.

This was our Christmas Tree last year.

This year, some miniature buildings are added to the Christmas Village collection.

We spent our Christmas last year in our condo.

This Christmas holiday will be our first in this neighborhood.

Well, I hope that you are as excited as I am for this Christmas. I have one special wish for this Christmas though. May God bless the hearts of my friends who lost their love-ones on Dec.16 CDO flooding. I wish them well, peace and happiness knowing that their love-ones are now in heaven ... looking after them.

Distracted Driving : Danger on the Road

We had a week-long road trip a month ago traveling from Florida to Kansas City, Missouri. My husband cancelled our flight the day before the trip and decided to rent a car. I sat on the passenger seat and most of the time, I kept him awake. I always open a pleasant conversation with him and so far; his driving skills are perfect. Well, perfect is just a metaphor really ... in reality, nothing is perfect when we are on the road because accidents do happen no matter how careful we are since other drivers are irresponsible. Some drivers disregard the safety measure when they are driving and in fact, on that road trip, 85% of the drivers were on the phone. You know what's scared me the most? When I saw drivers texting while driving on the Interstate. Check out the infographic on Distracted Driving below:

Presented By IFA Auto Insurance

I just hope that the use of cellphone and texting while driving will be ban in all state. There is great danger to that because the driver will be distracted. What do you think?

Good Deals on Designer Footwear on Black Friday

I refrain from buying designer shoes for one good reason, brand names are pricey.  That is not the case on Black Friday. It is the only time of the year which I can afford to buy brand names at discounted prices. I won't miss shopping on the biggest sale event of the year in fact; I was saving for weeks just to have a budget for my shopping spree.

My husband and I went out shopping for at least two hours starting from midnight on Black Friday. I was a happy camper because I was able to buy the designer shoes that I wanted. I bought a Converse Chuck Taylor Slip-On in natural color; an Ansley Slipper Chestnut Suede which is an UGG product and the Rokkit Flip Flop Black Leather by FitFlop. I bought these items for half the price using the Black Friday discount and the coupons that I have. For now, all prices are back to the original and since today is Cyber Monday, I am still on the lookout for amazing deals.

As I was checking online, I saw the beautiful selection of Birkenstock Sandals at jildorshoes.com then I saw the Arizona Taupe Suede. I like it a lot but, the price is still above my budget. I am hoping that in few days, the item will be on sale.

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Hotel in St. Robert Missouri

ROAD TRIP October 4, 2012 - It was already 8PM, the road was dark and we were only trusting the GPS. We were driving towards Bonneville Missouri. We were so tired since we left the state of Georgia early that morning. When we passed St. Louis Missouri, we were ready to rest for the night. We tried to check on the hotels along the way but, we didn't like the location and the hotels so; we drove for more than an hour more. Then, I saw the big building of Motel 6 on the left side across the street. It looks like a decent hotel ... not the typical motel 6 building that I am familiar with. It looks clean and we look at the room first before we checked in. That was our first time to check in a Motel 6.

This Motel 6 is located in St Robert #4211, 545 Highway Z on the I-44 at Missouri Avenue, Exit #161

St Robert MO 65584. This Motel 6 is centrally located, clean motel, friendly staffs; restaurants are nearby as well as the food chains such as Papa John's Pizza, Waffle House and Mc Donalds. The Holiday Inn Hotel, Econo Lodge and Quality Inn are just around the corner as well. We decided to stay here because the building is newly renovated. The bedroom smells clean and we sleep well that night. Breakfast is not included but, coffee does. We really don't care. We were tired and all we care at that moment is a good night sleep.

The next morning, we were the last occupant to check out. Everyone has left early. Would I recommend this motel? Yes! If you need a good bed to sleep on, queen bed with clean sheets, clean towels and tidy bathroom then, you should stay in this motel. The price is right too. We hit the road at 9AM.

Mai Tiki Bar in Cocoa Beach Pier Florida

One of the reasons why we moved to Cocoa is the beach. We live about 17 miles away and to get here is such a smooth ride. First, we will be passing the gorgeous view of the Indian River which is a waterway in Florida. It is a part of the Indian River Lagoon system which forms the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. It is an estuarine system where freshwater meets salt water within the same body of water. We often times saw people fishing, boating and kayaking.

Then, we also pass by the awesome view of the Banana River, a lagoon between Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island. It has an outlet to the Atlantic Ocean and this river provides habitat for many marine species. After enjoying the ride, we will then arrive to Cocoa Beach Pier where Mai Tiki Bar is located. The picture below is Mai Tiki Bar, about 800 feet over the ocean and once you get here, you will love the view from each sides.

If you are in Breavard County and you happen to be in Cocoa area, you should check out Cocoa Beach Pier. You will find the Mai Tiki Bar at the end part of the Pier. Once you see this sign, you will see a gate and a small amount of fee is collected. The fee is worth paying for especially when you want to go fishing or watching sunset.

When there is a storm or hurricane, the entrance fee is lifted. I took these pictures when Hurricane Sandy was miles and miles away but, as you can see, the waves are coming on strong.

The waves are actually 12 ft high. There were few people who came to this area and it was raining so hard. Mai Tiki Bar was close.

More or less, we are about 20 who went all the way to the end of Mai Tiki Bar. It was scary because the waves hit hard on the pillars of Cocoa Beach Pier. I can feel that the area was shaken by the big waves.

On a nice weather, this place is spectacular. Visit Brevard County and visit Cocoa Beach Pier. Remember, the Mai Tiki Bar is located at the end part of Cocoa Beach Pier. Enjoy your visit.

Container Garden 101 and Miracle Gro Products

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine.
We traveled to Missouri few weeks ago and I was blown away when I saw the gorgeous mums planted in the 5 gallon container.  The mums are so beautiful and blooms in different colors. I was wondering why they are so lovely. I plan to do a project at home so; I check on the GardenieresWebsite.

I found an interesting video and I thought, the tips provided by Chris would help me achieve my next project. Check out the video below:Container Garden 101 by Chris Cerveny provides helpful and thorough tips. He is a senior horticulture scientist at Scotts Miracle Gro so; his expertise in gardening is incontestable. The video gives us the inside-look at one of their research gardens and it is pretty interesting. Chris provides the basics on how to set up a potted plant using the right container and choosing the right potting mix for gardening needs.
He said that the keyword is potting so; we can actually use potting mix or potting soil.  Using the Miracle Gro Expand and Gro makes gardening a lot easier because it has coconut fibers. This product has water holding and air holding capacity which is good to use for container plants.
I follow the suggestion by the expert and I know, nothing could go wrong with my project especially that I have green thumb (wink). For more gardening tips and ideas, like the Miracle-Gro Facebook page and I hope to see you there. 

Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center

Two days ago, hubby and I decided to visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center. This place is about 15 minutes away from where we live. On the main street of our neighborhood, we can actually see this building, pretty cool huh?Anyway, this is called Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and it is the fourth-largest structure in the world by volume and was the largest when completed in 1965.It was mentioned by our tour guide that the VAB is the largest single-story building in the world. Oh yeah, it is only a single story building. This place is where they assemble the Saturn V rocket for the Apollo program. This was the tallest building in Florida until 1974 and is still the tallest building in the United States outside an urban area. These are pretty fascinating facts right? Check out the picture below.Did you see the building which was pointed by the arrow (picture above)? That's the Vehicle Assembly Building and I took the picture from the bridge heading to Kennedy Space Center.The tour bus drove at the back of the Assembly Area for us to see the huge crawler. Are you planning to visit Florida any time soon? You should check out NASA's Kennedy Space Center. You will definitely love this place.

Hurricane Sandy in Cocoa Beach: The Frankenstorm

Why Frankenstorm? Hurricane Sandy is a monster Storm. The high winds and waves washed sand onto coastal roads in Port Lauderdale. Click the link, I was there last August and I saw on the news that the road was covered with sand and ocean water. That is unusual that the water surge goes to the streets. The storm left power outages across the area and left many traffic lights out of order. Hurricane Sandy is the largest hurricane in Atlantic history with a maximum gale-force wind diameter of 930 mi or 1500 km. That is so wide, almost a thousand! As of today, I saw on the news that Orlando International Airport has so many cancelled flights from Orlando to Northeastern United States. That should be the case! Safety First! Hurricane Sandy is a wicked storm and I hope everyone will be serious about the warnings. These are photos taken last Friday at Cocoa Beach Pier, Florida and our beaches felt the impact even though Sandy was miles away.

My husband and I went to Cocoa Beach to see the 12 ft waves which was reported by the local news. The Cocoa Beach Pier parking lot was FREE that day and surprisingly, the Pier was crowded. We went all the way to Mai Tiki Bar at the Pier's end. This place is 800 feet over the ocean making it a spectacular spot to view the big waves from the Atlantic Ocean. See the photo above.

I took this photo from the Boardwalk area. This is the East side of the Pier. It was raining and very windy. I can't use my ubrella because it could flip over easily. The wind gust is so strong. No one dared to surf because of the red flag warning and rip current warning. In Daytona, I saw on the news, one man jump and surf despite the warning. I bet he was alright.

The photo above was taken on the WEST side of the Pier. It really looks scary. The waves are coming so strong and pounding the pillars of the PIER. I was standing at the back of the Tiki Bar facing the ocean and taking the pictutures of the big waves. I can feel the place shaking every time the waves crashing the stilts.

We are one of the curious 20+ onlookers at Mai Tiki Bar about 1PM. Usually, this area has an entrance fee but, it was free that day. The Atlantic Ocean Grille and Marlins Bar and Grill are busy with diners too. Anyway, here is my husband posing a souvenir photo from Hurricane Sandy.

I bet this man is reporting his video in youtube hehehe.

Here is Brevard area, we have beach erosion and we have no major damage. I thank God for keeping our place safe from Hurricane Sandy. I pray that the people up North are ready to brace the impact of Frankenstorm.

More Halloween Costumes

This is the last batch of Halloween Costumes that I pulled from my picassa album. All these photos were taken from the parties that we attended in the neighborhood of our friends. One house had almost a hundred guests with their family and friends. It was a halloween party and a wedding too. Don't you think he is Casper in white? The blue man is cool too if you want to deal withn face paint.

The guests costumes vary according to age. Most of the teens are wearing the costumes inspired from the TV and movies. Some of the guests are wearing Greek and Roman inspiration. Some are wearing Gothic look, pirates, Renaissance and the little boys are wearing superheroes.
There are few of them who are wearing Disco and Humorous inspired costumes too.
These two ladies are beautiful in their costumes.
90% of the guests are wearing costumes and I took a bunch of photos during the party.
As I have said in my previous posts for Halloween Costumes, if you are hard up with your budget, you don't need to buy a new costume. Try to create your own costume. Just take a look at all these costumes and get your inspiration.

Here is my husband wearing a mask of Jason.

The trick or treat'ers in the neighborhood.

More cute trick or treat'ers.

This man lives on the next house from our friend, he thought that I am a child so; he said, " Come on little girl, you can pick as much as you want because you are with my neighbor" LOL. We don't want to tell him the truth besides, I want the chocolates hahaha.

More trick or treat'ers

This is our friend hehehe. We miss him dearly.

I did ask this gorgeous lady what her costume was but, I forgot. She could be Pocahontas without the mask huh?

Check out their cool make-up, looks like real sin't it?

If I recall it right, I think she had a preggy look in black dress and this devilish horn.

The host in one of the party.

A beautiful lady wearing the medieval/gothic/renaisance theme costume.

A she-devil costume...cute.

That completes my Halloween Theme today. I hope you enjoyed the photos. Until next time. I will see you around. Thanks for the visit.