Archive for August, 2010
Heart’s Content of a Mama Turns 2! – Blogversary Contest
Mommy Mel Cole is celebrating her blog’s 2nd anniversary and I am joining!!! I would love to win any of the kikay stuffs in the prizes, not to mention the Hello Kitty plush toys because I need new cosmetics! 
Since I don’t use make-up often, last week I tried using some I remembered buying last 2007 and when I get back from a day’s out, rashes surprised me! haha!!! EXPIRED!
Come and let’s bag the prizes!!!
FIRST PRIZE
Maybelline New York eyeliner and mascara, Ardell’s fashion lashes starter kit, L’oreal infallible lipstic, L’oreal eyeshadow, Diandra eyeshadow trio, blue mountain arts wallet card, magnet souvenir from Warren, PA. I will also include the two Beanie baby’s Hello Kitty plush toys.
SECOND PRIZE
L’oreal eye shadow, Madeleine Mono cosmetics viva diva eye shadow collection and color plus lipstick, Diandra mascara black, Diandra eye crayon, Hallmark Disney princess sticker sheet, blue mountain arts wallet card, magnet souvenir from Warren, PA and a Beany baby Hello Kitty plush toy key chain.
THIRD PRIZE
L’oreal lipstick, Avon lipstick, Avon true color blush, Avon blendable eyeshadow duo, Blue mountain arts wallet card, Hallmark glitter sticker sheet and a Beany baby Hello Kitty plush toy key chain.
Special Prizes
*A special prize (ONE) winner will win 30 dollars paypal cash.
*Another special prize (one) winner will win a one month advertisement Adgitize gift card.
Mechanics:
*Subscribe to feed in my blogs: Heart’s content of a mama, Seasons and seasonings, Arty Bluejay – 3 points
*Google follow my blogs: Heart’s content of a mama, Seasons and seasonings, Arty bluejay – 3 points
*Tweet about my giveaway – 1 point (make sure it goes to @melcoleofpausa) tweet only once, and leave your link back in this post.
*Shout about my giveaway in Facebook – 1 point (shout only once and make sure to leave the link back in this post).
*Blog about the giveaway with my prizes and mechanics - 1 point
*Add my three blogs in your blog roll. – 3 points
*Place the giveaway badge anywhere in your right side bar. – 1 point
Multiple blogs are welcome. Only one user per blog and email account please. Follow this rule.
For more info, visit her blog: Heart’s Content of a Mama.
Tags: blogversary contest
The Good in Britain’s Crazy Weather
Whenever a friend, old or new, gets the chance to chat with me, the first question most of the time is, “Where are you now?” followed by, “Oh, how’s the weather there?” when I answered that I’m currently living in London. I believe people has this notion that UK has really got a crazy weather. Well, I would somehow agree because I just experienced a rainy and breezy summer. And I can feel that winter is coming early this year. Oh, gosh! Shivering splendid once again. 
But then, for the amateur photographers, there is something good in Britain’s crazy weather. Why? Because Lloyds TSB are now looking for the British weather photographer of the year who could win £10,000. The contest runs from April 13th to September 30th. It’s a summer, but as everyone knows, English summer offers not only a bright and sunny sky, but a good twist every now and then.
And because I am proud to have gotten somewhere outside London, and counting myself as an amateur photographer (as if 
) I submitted my photo taken at the Menai Bridge in North Wales when we had our 3-day holiday.
So, if you are a UK resident and have a photograph taken in the UK that shows the weather, submit them (one or more) and who knows? You might be the lucky winner of £10,000.
Tags: photography
Filipinos Need to Respect the Road
As a Filipino living in the land of the English, I can very well see the differences that British and Filipino drivers have. The discipline that every driver needs to have is not observed by most of the Filipino drivers that’s why the roads are jammed, traffic is massive and so many road accidents everywhere. There are many rules and regulations that the LTO (Land and Transportation Office) has released, but aside from lacking of the ability to enforce them, I guess the main problem is that they make it so easy for everyone to get a license as well as get a car.
Here in UK, every individual must go through a very difficult process before they can have their full driving license and the cost is not a joke. The tests are difficult too and drivers have to prove that they understand all the rules and that they will become responsible drivers and be able to say, “I respect the road“.
Insurance is a requirement too. Every car owner must have an insurance attached, not only to himself, but also to the car he’s driving. He can also not just drive any car wherein he’s not covered under such insurance. Hubby is now looking at the AXA Car Insurance and he’s finding it affordable and reliable. He also came across the AXA Respect On The Road website and he was able to see the possible road threats that other experienced drivers shared and he’s being more aware how great responsibilities he will have when he starts driving. He’s a father and he has to know how to take good care of himself as well as his family – on the road.
It’s funny to see how adults act like kids on the real road. This is entertaining and really worth watching. Hubby and I also shared this on Facebook for our friends to see.
And here’s another video of a road-safety campaign.
If only Filipinos can know how to respect the road and authorities will implement a much stricter guidelines, I am sure that the Philippines will become a better place.
Tags: axa insurance, driving, road-safety campaign
