The Great Niagara Falls Adventure

The most special place that I have ever went to with my family is in Ontario Canada.. It was the most memorable vacation ever. It's not only because we visited the Niagara Park Garden Trails but because my husband and I celebrated our anniversary on that vacation. There are too many places to visit on that country but we prefer to roam around the Niagara Park. Niagara Falls looks really amazing and we took a lot of pictures with the Niagara Falls as the background. We were first welcomed by the tourist guide on the entrance of the Park. The spectacular garden is the entance way to Queen Victoria Park. the key central area of Niagara Falls that showcases the Falls. Concert for a Cause and other special events are held here throughout the summer. Designers have capitalized on the contours of the landscape to create the curved pergola overlooking a central amphitheater. I personally wanted to stop by the Oaks Garden Theater because I would like to take a closer look at the beautiful flowers and rare plants that they have planted on a garden bed or on an Outdoor Pedestal Premier Planters. 

Before we proceed with the Niagara Falls Attraction, Our son wanted to visit the Butterfly Conservatory and so we all went to see the magical attraction of butterflies with over 2000 colorful tropical varieties that is floating freely among lush, exotic blossoms and greenery. We were so amazed by how beautiful all the butterflies was and also got a bit curious on how they were able to take care all of those butterflies. Good thing that they have a short informative video presentation on how things work on the Butterfly Conservatory. After a while, we decided to take the other attractions and adventure at the Niagara Falls. We First took a Journey Behind the Falls, we were all wearing raincoats to protect our dresses from the water. It was such a once in a lifetime experience that we are so awed and I felt my heart stomped so fast because of excitement.

Then we took the White Water Walk along the boardwalk and at the very edge of one of the world's wildest stretches of whitewater. We marveled at the relentless power and beauty of nature, and see how deep and narrow Great Gorge was created. After all those adventure we decided to take a break and eat something up to regain our energy. We decided to go back to the hotel to freshen up and get a nap before we stroll at the park. Tomorrow is another day and we want to make sure to experience every bit of Niagara Falls Attractions. 

A Place We Call Home

" A family that Prays together, Stays together. " That is a quote I would always hear especially from the elders. It was just recently that I prove how powerful that message is and I'm very thankful that We followed that message. I can still clearly remember the day that we first moved into our little house. Looking back and reminiscing those days brought back some of the happiest moments of my family life. While we are moving our things from the truck that we rent to our humble home my son would play at the front yard and he also tried looking for some children of his age. I know he is also looking for a friend since we are just new in the neighborhood. Good thing some of our neighbors are very friendly and welcomed us to the neighborhood with a happy heart. When we finish unloading all of our things from the truck, some of our neighbors helped us in carrying it inside the house, especially our furniture. Thanks to them, moving to a new place and home seemed much easier. 

It took us 2 days to have fully finish decorating the house and unpacking our things. My husband planned on having a little garden at the backyard. Good thing the old owner of the house also love plants and flowers and they were able to make a little garden and all we have to do is improve on some areas of the garden. All of his gardening tools are stored inside a Deck Box which we bought a year ago. We bought it especially for his gardening tool because he do not want his things to be touched and to be played of by our son because it is very dangerous. On our third day at the house, we held a small housewarming party. It was fun and tiring since it is the first time that we held such party, yet, it was very fulfilling because of the compliments that we receive form our neighbors and eventually those neighbors became our friends. 

Today, we are very happy on our decision of moving out of my husband's parents house because It's really different having to run your own household. It taught us to be better parents for our son as well. And for the past years we have lived in unity and with great harmony inside and outside our home. Things might have been difficult sometimes but we are thankful that we have each others shoulder to lean on. And we believe that whatever problem life may throw to us, I know that we could overcome it because God is always on our side and He would never leave Us.

Experience The Paradise In Boracay

 

If there is a place that we Filipinos should be really proud of it would be the island of Boracay in Aklan. Some may say that the place is already overrated but for me I would still like to promote Boracay as one of the best tourist destination here in our country. When it comes to hotel accommodation Boracay also had a line up of 3-5 star hotels in every station. One of the popular beachfront hotel is the Mandarin Hotel in Station 2 of Boracay Island. Located in the heart of Boracay Island's white beach, offering 52 rooms and suites with a modern Filipino design that captivates the essence of luxurious living in a tropical island setting. Mandarin Hotel is also famous for its traditional massage or what we call "Hilot" in our dialect.

Mandarin Spa is considered one of the finest wellness and relaxation providers in the Philippines. So after a whole day of fun and activities at the beach you could relax and unwind at the spa. You have the assurance that all of the therapist receive full training in the art of Hilot and other Spa treatments such as Hot Stone Aromatherapy, Natural Body Scrubs, Holistic Treatments and Facial Services. You could also choose to have a Foot Spa while overlooking at the white beach of Boracay. Equipped with luxurious leather lounges, world-class speakers that play exotic and soothing music, beautiful plants and flowers that were planted on either flower pot or on a Rosetta bowl planters that gave life to the dull looking place. To top it all off excellent services provided by the most hospitable and skilled therapist on the island are staying at the Mandarin Spa.

We don't have to look for far places to book for a grandiose vacation because even here in our country we are gifted with such beauty that we could all be proud of. And the even though the Mandarin Hotel in Boracay is an International Hotel it is still managed by Filipinos and even the crews are all Filipinos. Let us not forget to love our own country first before anything else.

Vacation At A Beachfront Hotel

 

As an Asian, there are many things that we should be really proud of and thankful to God because there are so many natural things that He had given us, like our location near the water, the rainforests and a lot more. I have always dreamed of visiting other countries here in Asia because I would also love to explore and see what their country has to offer to tourist. I have been searching online and came across with the Island of Borneo, it is very controversial because the island was divided into three countries, these are Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. But the Indonesian claimed that they have largest part in the island of Borneo occupying almost 70 percent of the island. It is said that Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is largest island in Asia. With these said I became more curious of the place. My mom said that elder brother was born in Borneo because she and my father went their to work a long time ago. And if she would have another chance she would love to visit Borneo again.

Balikpapan is a seaport city in Borneo and located on the east coast of the island in the East Kalimantan. They are also known as a resource-rich region because of the timber, mining and petroleum export products. The main transportation ports to the city are the two harbors which are Semayang and Kariangau, they are both ferry harbor and most of all the Sepinggan International Airport. I am looking for tour packages online that could take me to Borneo and especially to Balikpapan. I was mesmerized by the beauty of a hotel and resort called Le Grandeur Balikpapan and they are the only beachfront hotel in Kalimantan. I got so excited and wanted to go there as soon as possible, unfortunately there are no tour packages for Borneo yet. I have to make my own itinerary if I want to go there. It's not really a big problem since I also wanted to stay longer in Borneo to explore more of the island.

I could just book in advance at the La Grandeur Hotel to secure a room for me there. What really caught my attention is the picture of the inviting pool overlooking the beach at La Grandeur. The pool has lighted flower pots and mostly lit during the sunset. I would surely love to experience watching the sunset in Borneo. It would also be a special trip since my husband and son is coming with me. I just hope that everything would go smoothly as planned so that we will be able to enjoy our stay there and I know people from Borneo are very friendly and accommodating so I'm really looking forward to this vacation and a little adventure trip for our family.

Ideal Home Gardening

Summer is almost over and I was thinking of transferring some of the flowers that I have planted on a flower pot or any planters but I wanted a creative pot instead of the usual pots that I could simply buy at any local nursery. I was checking online for innovative designs that I could use for a creative planting. While I was browsing through some of the photos I came to realize that I could make use of anything that is readily available at home. So I went to the garage to check out some of the things that I could use for my garden. One I saw that is very popular nowadays for a makeshift pots and planters are the empty 1.5 coca cola plastic bottles. Another one that I saw that would be very useful and can be fun way for planting are the old rain boots. I also saw my neighbor who planted some of the shrubs and bushes on a worn out rubber tire, he just painted the tires and it totally look better. 

Another one that I saw online that really caught my attention are the book planters. Although it is a one of a kind design and looks totally cool but for me I don't think old books should be cut because for me books are very essential for everyone. I'd rather donate my old books because I know one way or another someone could use it and could benefit from it. Meanwhile, I was scanning and looking for things that I could use and turn into a unique planter, my husband arrived and is looking for me, he stop by a hardware shop to buy some materials because he wanted to make a large wooden planters for the shrubs with large root balls and as a tree planters as well. I was very surprised because I didn't think that he would have time for that due to his busy schedule. But, I am happy to know that he would make time in making the wood planters.

I promised to help him out in this little project of his, I know it will be fun and it will be a way that we could bond together with our son. I hope we could finish this wooden planter soon so that I could go back to finding things that I could use for my flowers because rainy season will be here soon and I don't want my precious flowers to die because of the flood that the heavy rain may bring. Any ideas that you can think of for a unique planter that I can just find at home? I'll look forward for your comments. Thanks everyone in advance for your ideas.

A Happy Meal

Do you know which company owns the largest chain of hamburgers fast food restaurant in the world? If you are thinking of McDonald's Corporation, then you are correct, serving around 68 million customers daily in 119 countries and either operated by a franchisee, an affiliate or the corporation itself. Who would have thought that they would make it this big in the food industry? The company begun in 1940 as a barbeque restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald but it was in 1948 when they had to reorganized their business and changed to hamburger stand using production line principles. Businessman Ray Kroc a franchise agent joined the company in 1955 and he subsequently purchased the chain from McDonald brothers and oversaw its worldwide growth. With the expansion of McDonald's into many international markets, the company has become the symbol of globalization and the spread of the American way of life. It's prominence has also made it a frequent topic of public debates about obesity, corporate ethics, and consumer responsibility.

McDonald's restaurants offer both counter service and drive-thru service, with indoor and sometimes outdoor seating. McDonald's used to have separate stations for placing, paying, and picking up orders, though the latter two steps are frequently combined. To accommodate the current trend for high quality coffee and the popularity of coffee shops in general, McDonald's introduced McCafe, a cafe style accompaniment to McDonald's restaurant in the style of Starbucks. It was in 2006 when McDonald's introduced it's "Forever Young" brand by redesigning all of its restaurants, it was the first major redesign since the 1970's. the design includes wooden tables, faux-leather chairs, and muted colors; the red was muted to Terra cotta, the yellow was turned golden for a more "sunny look" and olive and sage green were also added. To warm up it;s look the restaurant have less plastic and more brick and wood with modern hanging lights to produce a softer glow. Green plants and flowering plants on a pot or Belterra round planters can be seen outside the stores as well.

Many restaurants now feature free Wi-Fi and flat screen TVs. McDonald's has for decades maintained an extensive advertising campaign. In addition to the usual media like the television, radio and newspaper, the company makes significant use of billboards and signage, sponsor sporting events ranging from Little League to the Olympic Games, and makes coolers of orange drink with its logo available for local events of all kinds. McDonalds became popular because of its burgers and fries, but my personal favorite are the chicken nuggets and sundaes that really caught my taste buds. How about you? What's your favorite McDonald food?

Crowne Plaza Is The Hotel Name You Can Trust

Nowadays, hotels are the number one place where guests and travelers love to stay. Not only because the city or location they're traveling has a lot of great hotels but because of the hotels staff that is pampering them and  provides their needs all the time.Hotel staff plays an important role in a hotel, they are not there just to meet and greet you but also because they want you to feel more relaxed and at home even if you are away from home. Los Angeles Crowne Plaza Hotel near the International Airport is just perfect for your taste. They are equipped with amenities that you need plus of course the hotel is also Certified Green that means they are a nature lover.

Los Angeles Crowne Plaza is only a short drive from the Los Angeles International Airport with a free 24 hour airport shuttles, this hotel offers easy access to the beautiful sites and the center of the city where all the shopping center, restaurants, bar and famous theaters are located. Popular area attractions also include Disneyland Park, Hollywood,Universal Studio, and J Paul Getty Museum which the whole family could visit and enjoy. The Crowne Plaza Hotel Offers Upscale rooms and suites you will surely be able to relax after a day of travel. business meetings or sightseeing in Los Angeles. The hotel features sizeable guestrooms with modern amenities, energy saving shower heads, spacious work desk, wireless internet and  cable TV. Plus you can also take advantage of the ideal sleeping environment of Crowne Plaza with the Plaza Sleep Advantage amenities including 300 thread count sheets, aromatherapy and soothing lotion. Take your pick of convenient and modern lodging at Crowne Plaza.

There are a lot of places to see and people to meet in Los Angeles, but for whatever reason you are there. either for business or pleasure Crowne Plaza Hotel would definitely fit your lifestyle. The hotel has been renovated to meet the International Standard for Contemporary Design and to give the hotel a fresh new look as well. Mixing the Modern Design with the Certified Green effect can catch the attention of travelers and tourist. Lounging area have added designs like plants and flowers on a Cairo Vase Planter to accentuate the area. Wall and Room Lighting were thoroughly checked to ensure that they work properly and will not cause any trouble for the guests. What more could you ask for? Please do visit Crowne Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles near the International Airport, you will definitely enjoy your stay.

Appreciating Nature's Beauty

As a woman, have you ever thought where you would be celebrating your wedding day? I know churches, and hotels or beaches are the most common answer. How about ob a botanical garden? And a sunset garden wedding while the aisle that you'll be walking into is lined up with garden lanterns and is the only light that guides you to the altar where your future husband is waiting? Sounds fun right? Well, I just had perfect place for you and it's in Tucson Botanical Garden in Tucson Arizona. The place is a five-and-a-half-acre urban garden, It is a collection of 16 residential scaled garden. A lush and oasis in the heart of the city. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy eleven rotating exhibits annually. These exhibits give emerging and established local and regional artist to showcase their talent and focuses on interpreting the theme of flora, fauna, and landscape of desert regions.

This place is not just for special occasions but also can be an educational experience for young ones or our children because it will hep them in developing their skills in distinguishing the common plants from rare ones and that would sharpen their memory as well in recognizing plants. There are also kids who loves to study the life of a plant or those who loves to plants all kinds of flowers and bushes because her or his parents might have a beautiful garden at home and she or he was greatly influenced by them. It is nice that sometimes you take them to botanical gardens like the Tucson Botanical Garden because they do not limit the scenery to just the flowers and plants on a pot or jar and jug shaped commercial fiberglass planter, but instead they have more to offer.

 

There are paths that leads to different or a diverse selection of residentially scaled specialty gardens, including a Zen Garden, Historic and Pre-historic garden, Barrio Garden, Butterfly garden and Children's garden. The Stonewall Foundation Tropical Exhibit is home to orchids, bromeliads, and jungle vegetation. During the months of October to April, the Exhibit hosts Butterfly Magic, a display of live tropical butterflies with species representation from five continents. If you and your family have time, try to visit Tucson Botanical Garden, surely everyone would enjoy especially the kids who loves to play and appreciates the beauty of nature.

Taco Bell, Just Made For You

Taco bell is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc. The Americans were the first one who introduced Taco Bell, it is a chain of fast-food restaurants and was first based in Irvine, California. Taco Bell served a variety of Texas-Mexican foods which includes tacos, buritos, quesadillas, nachos and other specialty items which also includes a variety of "Value Meals".  In the year 1946, Glen Bell, who is the founder of Taco Bell, first opened it's hotdog stand in San Bernardo, California and he named the stand called Bell's Drive-In. Six years later, Glen Bell sold his hotdog stand and opened a new one two years later, this time he is selling tacos under the name of Taco-Tia. Bell being a good businessman was able to put up and operated a number of restaurants in California including the four called El Taco. But it was not long after he sold his El Tacos to his partner and built the first Taco bell in Downey in the year 1962. He also sold Taco-Tia on that same year.

A franchiser bought the first Taco Bell and located it in Torrance, He is Kermit Becky a former Los Angeles police officer. The company grew rapidly and today Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion customers each year in more than 5,800 restaurants in the US, more than 80 percent of which are operated by independent franchisees.Taco Bell,. like any other businesses experienced the same highs and lows, but a business this strong, they did not give up easily. Look at them today, they were able to built 6. 446restaurants all over the world.

Taco bell has a current slogan of  "Live Más" due to the introduction of Cantina Bell Menu. Today they serve different types of Menu like the Volcano Menu which includes Volcano Buritos, Nachos and Taco as well as the Cantina Menu which includes Cantina Bowl chicken, Cantina Burrito chicken and Cantina Burito Steak. All the hot meals are served hot and cold meals are served cold, you'll surely enjoy this mouth-watering snacks and meals at Taco Bell. please do come and visit stores near your area, rest assured that all the restaurants are cleaned and maintained properly, they have good lighting conditions and you'll surely feel at home seeing all the plants and flowers planted on a  48 inch Urban Chic Premier Contemporary Planter.