Our family television night solving crime

This guest post from Walter Horn.

Tuesday is night family night for my family. My son and I go to my parents' house on Tuesday evening to watch our favorite criminal investigation shows, NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles.

We all gather around the television, turn on direct tv Chicago, and begin our investigation of the latest crime of that night. My dad is a military veteran and loves to watch military shows. My son likes the adventure and of course the girls. I love to compare the criminal theories on television with those that I learned in my criminology classes in graduate school. We get into some very heated debates. My mother sits on the couch and just shakes her head with amusement. I think that this is her motivation for our family television night.

As the night goes on we are all laughing, eating snacks and enjoying our family time.

Unfortunately, this will be our last month to do this because my son will be leaving for college in the fall. But, he has said that family television night is one thing that he will miss while he is away. But come break time we will continue our family television night for a short time and rekindle the connection that we have made all of these years.

My Bestie Finally Booked a Trip of Her Own

Guest post written by my buddy Lavern Small.

After all of the trips that my best friend has booked for me using houghes net, she finally gets to take a vacation of her own. She decided that she wanted to take another cruise. This time she is taking her sister. She used her hughesnet internet packages to get online to find the perfect cruise. They decided to take a single's cruise, much like the one we had taken five years earlier. She is hoping she can meet her Mister Right this time. They are planning to go this fall on a Caribbean cruise. She likes the Caribbean because if the warmer climates and she will be able to soak up some sun on the beach. She has always been one to like a deep, dark tan. She assured me that she would take some sunscreen with her. I proceeded to tell her she better use it too. Just taking it along does not do any good unless you use it. I had to emphasize it to her because she is very pale and although she does tan, she will end up burning if she is not careful.

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Hey guys! How is it going? Geez, I have been so preoccupied the past few weeks. We have moved to another house and now, we are so busy with all the preparations for my little girl's 5th birthday. To think that I am not done with putting our boxed stuffs in its proper place here in our new home and now, we will have a party. Just great, huh!

Actually, we are really thankful to our Almight Father for everything and for everyday. For this new chapter of our life and for my bug's 5th birthday - these are just huge blessings for us! That even though how hectic our schedule these days, we are still able to manage it. We just have to keep prodding and keep doing what needs to be done, right? Of course, with the big help of family and some helpful friends; and with His blessings and guidance. Yeah, just keep going with the hope that all things will turn out great. Have a good one all! Keep the faith always!

Precautions to take for women living alone

Guest blog post from Pearl Johnston.

I am a single woman who is 30 years old and I live alone. I must admit that it can be a bit scary at times but I feel that I have taken every precaution possible to make myself and my home safer. I have gotten a watch dog who also makes a great companion for those nights at home alone. I also make sure that when I am at home alone at night that all of my windows and doors are shut and locked as well, and I have a door alarmon all the doors. The biggest step that I have taken to ensure the safety of me and my home is installed a home security alarm system. I would have to say that this is the best step that you can make when you are a female living alone. One thing to do is always be aware of your surroundings and if you feel that something may not be right then do not hesitate to call the authorities because when it comes to your safety when you are living along you can never be too careful.

Tonight is The Bachelorette

This is a guest post from Megan Morton.

Tonight my daughter has two T-ball games to play in right in a row. I love watching her play, but I hate missing my shows because of her games. "The Bachelorette" comes on tonight and it is one of my favorite shows. Since I have a DVR with the best deal on satellite tv, I am able to record the show. This works out perfect for me. I can go and watch my daughter play her games. After the games, I get to come home and turn on the TV. My show will be waiting for me already recorded. I can start the two hour show and actually watch the entire thing in about an hour and half. I will be able to fast forward through all of the commercials so it will save me time. I love not having to miss shows to go to other events. I honestly hated the old days of missing a show or having to record it in a VCR. This is convenient and I like how easy it all works. I can't wait to watch my show tonight.

Father's Day treat for hubby

What did I give hubby on his special day? Aside from the fact that he already got my LOVE and all (LOL), he also got his favorite gadget of all time, the iPad in advance. Actually said gadget is his birthday and father's day gifts rolled into one. He truly deserved it for he is just one amazing man to everybody especially to me and to my little girl.

I also made him a huge American breakfast of fried potatoes with gravy, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon and pan cakes this morning. It has been so long since we had this kind of breakfast. So, I thought it would be great to treat the best man in the house and in the whole world to this huge feast. I am so happy he loved it!

Later, we will have a simple dinner out. I am still not sure where but we are craving for prime rib and steaks these days, so we will see. Anyways, to all the fathers out there:

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Enjoy today and all the days.

Yo Gabba Gabba!

Guest post by Hannah Moss.

Late at night when the kids won't sleep, the show "Yo Gabba Gabba" comes direct tv channels Alabama has. This show has real people and also puppets on it. I feel like it is a very educational show that I don't mind my kids watching at all. It is always teaching them new things.

One great thing about this show is the lessons that they teach to children. They are always talking about things such as don't bite your friends. They talk about ways to share with your friends and the nice way to treat people. I love that involve music into a lot of things on this show. They make up little songs to sign that teach lessons.

They have different kids on the show that are dancing to show you their moves. This is funny and the kids like to dance along with them. They have celebrities that will guest star on this show too. Recently Jack Black was on an episode. It can be a lot of fun seeing them act silly and play with the puppets on the show. I recommend this show to all parents. Your kids will love it and keep on learning to be nice.

Happy Birthday, Hubbypie!

Today is a big day for me for it's my hubby's 43rd birthday! I am really thankful to God for this day for He brought me the most wonderful man in the whole wide world. Words are never enough how grateful I am. I am just so blessed!

Anyway, here's my greetings to my hubby on his FB page:

"Your birthday is a special time to celebrate the gift of "YOU" the world especially to me and to our little bug. If there's something that you're dreaming of then may it all come true, because you deserve it all... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Palanggonggong! Your girls love you so much."

A Mother's Prayer

To all the Mothers out there:

I just love this song - A Mother's Prayer by Celine Dion. What a way to start celebrating this special day for us. I truly hope that all mothers in the world especially my Mama in the Philippines will be happy today and always.

Today is awesome! My special day is already complete since we attended the Holy Mass this morning at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. We will just hang out here at home and will go for a special dinner later. I am just so blessed with everything I have. All I can utter is "Thank you, Lord!" Enjoy your day everyone.

singing along with Alicia Keys

That's Alicia Keys, one of my favorite R&B artists. Have you seen her on American Idol two weeks ago? She was just so awesome. Not only she sings and composes songs wonderfully but she can play piano chords very well. With her playing piano chords at the age of seven, it is no wonder that she is a great a musician thus, all the Grammy awards.

I really admire her, so does my little girl. She just loves Alicia Keys especially her music video, No One. She would take out her toy piano and sing along with the song in our computer. It is really funny to watch. Hubby and I hope that we can get her to a piano lesson so she can learn piano chords in the near future. And who knows, she could be the Alicia Keys in the future. What do you think?