Jean Lucs Bistro

Inkjet inks aren’t created equal.  Some give you high quality photo printouts but others leave you surprised when the quality of what they print is somewhat lacking.  With prices sky rocketing, I’m starting to become extra conscious with every cent that I spend, even for inks.  Good thing I found out where to find some compatible ink that I can use with my printer which are pretty inexpensive. I can even get toners and fax cartridges for office use. It’s also quite convenient because I can use my credit card to order.

It’s great that certain stores offer low cost printing materials ideal for the home user even for office use. What’s even great is that if you are a bit doubtful about getting compatible toners or inks, you can return them if the product is purchased within a month, there’s even a warranty for a year. I’ve been using mine for nearly a year and it’s been great.

Love lamps! I sure do (probably stems from my preference of being a homebody). Why, there ain’t no place like home, right? In my case, the answer is a resounding Yes! I enjoy being at home, just chilling out and having some quiet time. Maybe it’s the lights and the lamps that added coziness and made my pieces of furniture look stunning at their full potential. 

I have just ordered 2 Antibes Sconce brown and gold fine art lamps which are to be installed in my living room. I think they’re the perfect lamps especially made for that spot in my house. I also am looking to add outdoor lighting. I imagine that the 1 Light Vail Wall Mount Lanterns by forecast lighting will add elegance to my house, as well as those by Kichler. And as for the focal point in an entry way, I’ve been eyeing those minka lavery light fixtures for special occasions like receiving a very important guest.

 Lamps certainly provide a number of functional and decorative choices that also make a statement. They can tie an entire room together and cast a familiar, joyful spell. They can make you and your guests feel that emotional attachment inside your home. Can’t wait for the lamp installer guy to put all the pieces together. Blissful, ain’t it?

I’m deciding which cell phone to buy, the iPhone or the N96? I better check the reviews on the latest electronic gadgets to help me decide. I think I should also check ipod reviews because my MP3 player is starting to show signs of wear and tear. Hmm, I wonder which one will suit my needs. Should I get the music player or the video/music player? 

I guess i should also check on gadgets like the PSP (I need a portable game console to take with me on long journeys) and the video game Wii Fit (only for Wii video game console). I heard from friends that Wii Fit video exercise game is worth one’s time and money. Well I guess it really is worth one’s time and money if a video game can help you shape your body and stay fit.

In the meantime, I’m going to prepare and brace myself for the next month’s credit card bills.

I’ve always thought that microwaves are the undisputed queen of the kitchen and are generally loved by everybody (even by lazy people like me who makes microwaves an excuse for lack of culinary skills). As a child, I found myself watching its turntable rotating and me waiting anticipately to munch my microwaved pop corn after just a few minutes.

Cooking instantly is a real help for delis, takeouts, restaurants and bars where time equals money, making microwaves the most versatile kitchen appliance. So is true in the comfort of our own homes. Microwaves  are complex and sophisticated making it possible to prepare an entire gourmet menu. There are also microwaves made especially for defrosting, cooking meat, and for all uses. Cooking with microwaves is also simple and almost foolproof with just the use of your friendly cookbook. You can cook almost anything- various delicious recipes that will delight and amaze your family and friends.

One of the card games that I used to play with my friends during weekends is Poker. We normally start playing after dinner and then end the game very late in the evening. During the game, we will talk about stuffs that happened to us during the week and our future plans. Now all my friends have gone to other states. So, no more Poker nights for me/us.

Yesterday, while surfing the web and reminiscing about our Poker nights, I bumped into PokerStars, which is an online poker room. The PokerStars rakeback is extraordinary, you can earn 8 percent to 60 percent. And if you are a new registered user and made your first deposit, the PokerStars Bonus Code will enable you to receive 100 percent of your initial deposit up to $50.

I’m going to sign up to Poker Stars and i’ll ask my friends to sign up too. Right now i’m reading the PokerStars marketing code and guideline. We (my friends and I) can now relive our poker nights and maybe use the conference feature of Yahoo messenger to talk to each other while playing.

Flowering plants are my favorite among the group of land plants. Flowering plants adds beauty inside and outside your house and can give you comfort and relaxing moments.

I had a window box planter installed outside the window of my room, and then planted Begonias which made me want to wake up early in the morning to water them and appreciate the beauty of the flowers. I also placed decorative planters in different places inside the house with Sympathy Peace Lilies and Bromeliads planted in them.

Finding the planters that will suit your needs can be as hard as growing a Venus Flytrap but it is as rewarding as well. It is a good thing that there are many options to choose from. Some tips you can take from me is to consider the style of your home, to take some measurements and to choose accordingly. Did I mention this, for me, is also a therapeutic activity and a sure great way to add color and unexpected charm to your home.

Have you ever shopped for kids toys? What do you give a 3-year-old girl or a 5-year-old boy? Gadgets will be fun but will it last long with them. They are at that age when you try to keep up with them because they won’t stay put. Maybe I’ll just give some stuffed toys to a 3-year-old girl. She may just like it. Maybe I can surround her bed with these stuffed animals. A dollhouse will also be good. Maybe it will enhance her imagination and also learn parts of the house where her dolls will be. For the 5-year-old boy, some action figures will do. Maybe I can give him some building blocks. The blocks may be good for both of them to also develop their imagination.

Are toys just for kids? I’m still interested with the remote controlled vehicles like the helicopter and cars. Maybe I’ll get one myself. When do we stop being a kid anyway? I’m kind of excited to try out the spy video car. It would be like you are actually driving the little toy to where you want to go. It will be one of my collections aside from the toy characters I already have in the house.

Just spent some time at a birthday party with some kids. The children were so excited to see the gifts and prizes that they were going to get at that day. They loved the chocolates wrapped in special candybar wrappers. We chose some personalized kids candy bars that had a picture of a clown since there was a clown performing at that time. Some of the personalized kids candy bars had the name of the little girls who were spending their birthday. They just loved those special personalized candy bars they received.

We are planning to get some more of these candy bars for a distant cousin who is getting married next month. We are going to add some special edible wedding favors on the food tables to complete the design. We might also give her some bridal shower candy bars to celebrate her upcoming wedding. She just loves chocolates. She would probably keep the wrappers in a safe place.

It’s really nice to just sit and watch on your Satellite TV, especially during the weekend when you can just relax and watch some movies or sports. If you have a big HDTV, it would be a great experience watching some HD Channels. There are a lot of channels to choose in DirectTV. If you also have a sound system, it would really be a great experience as if you are in a movie theater in your own home.

Kids also have their choices. Some channels on Direct TV can be enjoyed by kids and also by kids at heart. You can finally spend the weekend with your little ones without spending too much in the mall. If you missed watching a certain movie, most probably it will be shown in one of the channels after a little while. It’s so much better with Direct TV. You have information and entertainment right at your fingertips.

Want to pamper yourself with personal health and beauty products? There are a lot of things that can be used for grooming and even for a relaxing bath. It’s nice to relax in the tub from time to time and loosen up. How about trying your own spa treatment in the comfort of your own home. It’s about time to relax and enjoy some time for yourself especially after a tiring week. There are also some body scrubs that will make you feel so refreshed and clean all over.

Since we don’t always have time for ourselves, at least we can still enjoy the ten minute showers with some soaps and shower gels. We can still take care of ourselves before starting the day or after a long and tiring day. You can even recommend some products to your friend or give it to them as a gift. I’m sure whoever receives them will surely have a wonderful time relaxing.