One of the best things I have learned here in US to save money is to use coupons no matter what. I think this is also the best when it comes to saving money or pay the tax purchases that I have been made. Coupons are very helpful because it actually helped me to save more money. If I shop online and then the cost of the merchandise I want is beyond my budget, I always find ways to save and look for more coupons if I could. My husband is not a coupon person; I think all men are not basically. But he get used to it and sometimes he will asked me if I have some coupons for these certain stores he goes shopping into. I know coupon is useful; it saves us money without even knowing it.

So when it comes to online shopping, I always look for coupon, a discount code, a free shipping code, coupon code, a discount deals, on clearance items, and so much more. There are a lot of websites as well who gave out free coupons. They are always been updated and even an all time coupon code. Once I shopped at DSW.com and I just saved about $30.00 for using coupon codes. Also, when I shopped at Target, I also found some Target coupons as well.

You can absolutely get free online coupons today. So when you don’t like to go shopping at the store because you are ashamed of using coupons or not really into coupons? Then, shop online and there nobody will see you that you are using coupons. You can get free online coupons too without any string attached. So if you start shopping, I strongly recommend try using a coupon and absolutely you will save some money.

When my sister and her family came over for a holiday vacation with us, I was kind so excited about it that I don't want to blog or do other things. Aside from that, I get used to it. Now, I've been missing to blog for almost three weeks now and I feel so bad about it. Then, New Years came, that's where I started getting lazy now to blog and just wanted to watch movies and sit. Although, I do some household chores but I never felt on writing and to update my blogs. I feel like I was hibernating or something especially now that it is so cold here in Michigan.

Anyway, I will be pretty busy soon when school starts on the 14th of January, I’ll be missing to blog again. I wish I could just do blogging but I can’t and I have to go to school to pursue my career. I can’t be a blogger for my whole life.

Well, now I am so glad I’m back on blogging for now and I wish I could do anything I have to do before the next week starts soon.

This week on With Love Wednesday topic is Christmas Gifts!

We had a good time spending time our Christmas day since my sister and her family is with us to stay for a week for the holiday. Then, we all celebrate Christmas last December 24 during Christmas Eve. Then, we went to my sister in law house for the Christmas day.

Last Christmas Eve, I received some gifts from my husband, my son, my sister (from together gifts) and a gift from my parents in law.


Mostly, I received gift cards! I received a 3 $50 gift cards which I bought more clothes for myself, picture frames, a snaggie blanket, and some chocolates. Then, I received a sweater dress and a legging to match it from hubby last Christmas Eve aside from the two sweaters that I bought for myself!

This week on Couple's Corner topic is: Can you read my Mind?

My husband and I somewhat could reads someone minds too. Sometimes, I used to think of something then later on, my husband will talk about it. For instance, I want to eat at one of the Chinese restaurant here in our area, and then later hubby will mention it. So, I was just surprised and I exclaim that I was also thinking about it. It is not only once that we did have the same things in mind but we also thought the same thing. It was so weird but I thought it might be natural and normal once you married. We always think the same thing sometimes and that’s really surprises me. It happened a lot of times, for instance, when I think about where to go.

It’s been a while since the last time I updated my blog because I have been so busy taking good care of some things during my sister’s vacation together with her family. I’m so glad because finally I saw my nephew since he was born. He is now 4 months old and he is such a cute baby. I had good time spending time with them and hoping to see him again soon.

Anyway, since the snow started I was getting so lazy to do blogging, plus I have found some games on Facebook which I was stuck for a while. Now, I am trying to be back on track and do what I supposed to do. Well, I wish I could get back on blogging soon because I have many things to do and I was so late now…

The topic for Couple's Corner is Unforgettable Christmas.My first unforgettable Christmas was last December of 2004 because it was actually the first Christmas we had after we got married. During that week of December 21 to 25, we went to Paradise Island Beach Resort in Samal Island for our honeymoon and during those times, we spent time together and it was the best Christmas ever! It was also the first time I got a Christmas present from him; he bought me some new pairs of lingerie and a necklace and earrings which were so sweet of him. The thing is I got him nothing! Well, I guess for me being there with him is the best Christmas ever, right? I wish…

Then, it was also the time when he got me a laptop, he said it was a bridal gift from him and for me to use rather than going to an internet café just to send him email or when we chat. He actually bought the laptop here in US, and brought it with him to the Philippines which is a good thing because then, I can able to just send him email, chat, or do my homework online whenever I can.

I think that was the best Christmas we had together and the second thing is when I got here in US before our second Christmas together. I had it with his family and some relatives. We bought each other gifts this time and it was actually one of the bests Christmas we had. Nonetheless, it was also the saddest part because it was the first Christmas I had without my family, rather so far from them. Well, I guess this is life and I have to endure it.

My husband and I just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. Today all we did was spending time with my sister and his boyfriend, together with their new baby and then, we went shopping together for some holiday gifts and for our anniversary gifts for each other. I got some sweet gifts from him and we received a gift from my sister and her boyfriend too which we did not expect at all.

Well, we had a good time together, we ate dinner at one of the cocktail and dining restaurant nearby while my sister babysit my son for a couple hours, then we went shopping for some things we need as well and some things that we can give for the holiday. Then, we came home and we are here at home right now, spending more time with our son which was still up until 12 am.

I am so glad that we survived and still together, in love and growing stronger each and everyday. Well, there's more 2 years to go though before we can be officially a surviving couple...

Well, another year to create, precious memories together. Another year to discover new things to enjoy about each other. Another year to build a life rich in love and laughter. Another year to strengthen a marriage that defines "forever."

Note: happy 5th wedding anniversary to my beloved husband! I love you so much!

It's time for Couple's Corner and this week's topic is: Shopping Galore, Before and After Marriage.


I don’t have that many memories of us shopping like crazy but I have some things in mind that we bought together.

Before Marriage: It was his first visit in the Philippines; we bought some things for his family here in US as we called homecoming treats or “pasalubong”. I remembered we bought some t-shirts, key chains and some handmade craft home decors too for his family and some friends. Then, when he came back for our wedding December 2004, we went to buy his barong tagalong for him to wear at our wedding day. And some things we needed during our stay at one of our honeymoon destinations. Then, we also bought something for ourselves during that time, where he bought me some clothes and shoes and he also got some new personal needs as well since he said it is cheaper in the Philippines to buy branded items which I agree.

After Marriage: We bought some homecoming treats again for his family and I bought a special gift for his mom as well. Then, it was the time when he was ready to picked me up in the Philippines, we went for shopping for some of my clothes, a jacket, a rubber shoes, and a new sweater blouse for me to wear when I came here in US because it is getting cold already when I arrived here at that time. So, by the time I got here, we went for shopping again to buy my first winter coat and boots. We shopped for a new couch for our living room and some new pillows, and bathroom towels. We never had a chance to buy what we needed since we got married again here in US and we got more gifts which is a good thing.

I think one of the best shopping galore we had is when we received monies from our wedding and we bought ourselves clothes and shoes. We also bought something that we needed in the kitchen like a deep fryer, a slow cooker, and blender.

I think that’s all we had bought before and after we got married and the next is yet to come!

This week on Wifey Wednesday question is: So today, here's the question I want to ask: have you ever been at a low point in your marriage? How did you turn it around?

I have seen the movie Fireproof as well a few weeks ago. It was the best inspirational movie I ever seen in my life. A very uplifting movie, a realistic story of what it means to love. The best and I love the main idea, the concept, and the actual situation of some marriage life right now. A lot of married couple faces the same situation which I agree it would always depend on both sides.
Sometimes, my husband and I had a fight but we always knew how to reconcile and do mend some broken pieces between it. For me, sometimes, it is too hard to deal with job. If my husband had been so busy and all day he was not at home, I feel like our marriage had something, a gap.

There are some circumstances that we had an argument over something and I thought it was already the low point of our marriage, but after a day, he brought me flowers and apologize. I accepted the apology because still there is love and trust on my part. And we are both willing to hold on to it and make it work.

I think the Fireproof movie is a great film for those struggling in their marriages or those who have overcome obstacles by also giving love and forgiveness to their partners.

I still remembered that my husband got teary eyed when we watched it together, and me, I was all over the place. I really cry watching this movie. Very touching and the involvement of the father are also sweet. I could say having God on every relationship can be a great help.

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