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Best Security Systems to Monitor Your Home in 2019

happypinaymommy — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:36:33 +0000

Best security systems to monitor your home

As moms, one of the things that help give us peace of mind is home security. Regardless of how secured we know our neighborhood is, when we read news about a break in or a crime committed in one’s home we get all jittery and up and arms in finding a possible way to prevent such from happening in our own homes.

Luckily, the internet of things – as one of my former boss usually refers to – saves the day. IP-based CCTV cameras that can be accesed through smart phones and laptops; Smart doors that sends signal and information to smart phones and smart watches; Presence alerts that takes motion detection at a much higher notch; and home alerts that you could also install in an air BNB condo you are renting out.

Anyway, i though of sharing with you today the Best Security Systems to Monitor Your Home in 2019. You need an updated list of course so you know about all the options you can install in your home right now or that dream home you will be building soon.

Best Security Systems to Monitor Your Home in 2019

Home security systems are security components that are basically designed to prevent intruders from gaining entry access to your home while you are away. Home security systems use the Internet of Things technology which internetworks them to a central control panel for performing their designated security tasks.

Home security systems are security devices such as motion sensors, glass break detectors, security video cameras, biometric readers and so on. Home security systems are basically designed to provide one main purpose – deny unauthorized entry access to your home to provide optimum safety for your family.

As promised, here are some of the home security systems that you can use in 2019 to monitor your home:

Indoor/Outdoor Video Surveillance Cameras

Home security cameras will let you keep abreast of what is happening at your home while you are away. Modern home security cameras usually connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network and save the video footage either on cloud storage or on the device’ built-in storage. You can monitor this video stream live on a smartphone or tablet from anywhere in the world as long as there is internet connectivity.

Home video security cameras can either be indoor which means they are designed to let you monitor what is happening inside your home or outdoor; the ones that let you monitor the outer surroundings of your home. Most home security video cameras are designed with a feature to detect motions and sounds. They can automate emergency notifications when those sensors are triggered. For example, you can receive an email notification on your smartphone when a human footstep is detected.

Smart Doors

There are now industry standards that allow you to use keyless doors that are smart enough to recognize you as the homeowner. These smart doors use biometric data authentication such as fingerprint, virtual key card or PIN codes to grant access you access into your home. Keyless locks provide great safety for your family while you are away. While smart doors and the whole concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) tech is pretty much a new trend, they keep getting smart and more secure by the day.

Smart locks can integrate with your smartphones and allow you to unlock the door as you approach it automatically – yes it has an in-built sensor that can recognize this action. The integrated smartphone app can as well help you track who uses the door or let you be alerted when the door is used. In the case where you want to grant access of your home to friends, family or Airbnb clients; you can use the smartphone app to generate a PIN code that can be used by someone when you are away. With smart doors, you will never have to worry about carrying your keys along with you or misplacing them.

Glass Break Detectors

The Internet of Things technology has provided many protection layers when it comes to providing an utmost safeguard for your family. A recent innovation is the glass break detector which allows you to get notified when an intruder or burglar attempts to break into your house.

Glass Break detectors work by recognizing the frequency of broken glass with the help of a mounted audio microphone. Glass Break detectors can as well integrate with your smartphone and alert you when this action is detected.

Glass Break detector provides an extra layer of security for your family and home when intruders compromise the motion sensors on your doors and windows. Glass Break detectors ensure that intruders do not get entry access to your home even when they get to tamper with your door and window motion sensors.

Smart Presence Sensors

Smart presence sensors allow you to intelligently detect motion when someone approaches a certain area of your home or when they leave it. With this smart home security technology, you do not have to ask a delivery guy to call you when he/she gets to your home because you’ll be made aware once a presence is recorded.

When a presence sensor detects motion around your home, it can send an instant notification to your smartphone or wearable smartwatch so you can take further action. Recent presence sensors can also perform extended actions such as automatically switching off your home light when they detect motions.

Home Security Alarm Systems

Home security alarm systems are designed to help secure your home, property, and family when you are away. This home security system can detect motion and immediately trigger loud alarm sirens which are then sent as a notification to your smartphone, tablet or smartwatch. Your smartphone can be used as the system’s remote control to arm or disarm the alarm system.

Home security alarm systems can be configured to alert the local security agencies for emergency response automatically.

To conclude this writeup, homes fully monitored with home security systems are three times less likely to be burglarized compared to those homes that do not have these systems put in place according to reports. So, having home security systems in modern homes is not only a great idea – it is vital.

Till next post!

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How to cook tortang giniling with potatoes and malunggay

happypinaymommy — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 03:50:56 +0000

Tortang giniling with potatoes and malunggay

NEWBIE COOKING MAMA ALERT! Tortang Giniling with Potatoes and Malunggay could be one of the simplest recipes you can prepare for your family, especially your children. I remember we regularly have ground pork omelette as ulam when I was younger, and now that I have my own family, i want to regularly serve this dish too but with higher nutritional value.

And since malunggay complements even dry dishes, i decided to include it in the recipe and give it a try. Surprisingly, my children loved it! And another good thing about this is that it is yet another under P100 ulam idea that will fit our budget.

(Related Post: Under P100 Ulam Ideas)

So without futher ado i will be sharing with you, newbie cooking mamas, this tortang giniling with potatoes and malunggay recipe for you to try.

Veggie Tortang Giniling Recipe:

Tortang giniling is yet another dish that will meke it to our P100 Budget ulam recipes because of the affordable ingredients that it features.

Ingredients:

250 grams lean ground pork

1 medium potatoes finely chopped

1/2 cup malunggay (i used dried in this recipe but fresh is best)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

4 pcs eggs

ADULT SEASONING: Salt and pepper

Optional: 2-3 tbsp fresh milk

Optional: 1/4 cup minced carrots

Cooking Procedure for tortang giniling with potatoes and malunggay:

A healthier version of the tortang giniling we have been accustomed to.

1. Saute garlic and onion.

2. Add in the ground pork (i preboil our ground pork to take out excess oils and fats and possible odor) and saute until cooked.

3. Add in potatoes.

4. add 1/4 cup of water and simmer until potatoes are cooked and liquid has evaporated (about 7-10 minutes).

5. Add in the malunggay (and the optional minced carrots) and cook for another two minutes.

5. Turn off the heat and set aside.

6. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the milk if desired. Separate a portion for your toddler or baby, so that you can season the egg mixture for adult consumption. Season the adult portion with salt and pepper.

7. Pour the meat mixture into the bowls. Mix each bowl until all of the ground meat and veggies have been incorporated.

8. Fry depending on your desired size. Some like it as big as the whole pan while others like to fry it burger patty sized.

9. Serve with ketchup!

Tortang giniling is a simple ulam you can whip up in minutes.

So there you have it. Hope you will try this recipe and tell us about it. We can touch base through our Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest where we regularly post budget meal ideas, toddler and baby food recipes, as well as baon suggestions for your school aged kids. We also have meal plans posted here in the website and in our Facebook Albums.

Anyway, here is how I served the torta to my little guy:

For baby and toddler meal ideas that are BLW-friendly, affordable, nutritious and easy to prepare, please check out the baby section of the website or browse our FB albums of over 100 baby and toddler food suggestions.

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How Puffy Should Your Mattress Be?

happypinaymommy — Mon, 14 May 2018 05:53:34 +0000

How puffy should your mattress be?

I am always on a quest for a good night’s sleep. As any mommy knows, motherhood is a full-time job and we often don’t get the sleep we need. The last thing we need keeping us up is an uncomfortable mattress. A comfy mattress can actually be a godsend when you are pregnant!

That is why, when I came across the Puffy bed, I had to try it out. Even with the kids and the dogs piled on the bed with me, I felt like I was sleeping on clouds. Even with my husband snoring away beside me, I was able to get some real sleep. Now I want to share some of my experiences with you to help you get that deep rest that you deserve so much.

This is the Puffy Mattress

Why is it so awesome?

This mattress has numerous features that make it ideal for sleeping mommies. I go over in this in-depth review of Puffy.

There is a three-inch cooling layer with gel on top to dispel heat and relieve pressure. Cue no more insomnia for pregnant mommies!
There is 7 inches of polyurethane foam to conform to your body and provide excellent support. This bottom layer is 99% more responsive and more supportive than other mattress alternatives.
It has fantastic edge support as well.
The cover on top is designed specifically to wick away moisture and diffuse heat, giving you a cool yet cozy sleep experience. Again, this is a must for pregnant mommies, or for your husband who can’t seem to get cool at night.
Plus, this cover has a zipper on the outside so that you can wash it, always a must in my household. I have no idea why things get dirty as fast as they do here, but being able to wash the cover is essential.
It is an attractive mattress with a border bearing the Puffy Beds Logo. It looks nice even without a cover.
As any wife knows, sleeping with your husband can pose special challenges. But this mattress has minimal motion transfer because of its firmness, meaning that I can barely feel him rolling around. This mattress is a must for couples!
At ten inches thick, it has a firmness rating of 7.5/10. This makes it feel like you are sleeping on clouds, just as the Puffy mattress company advertises. There is little bounce or give, so you can toss and turn without feeling much motion.

What Else Does It Offer?

Puffy does not just offer a cloud-like sleeping experience. It also boasts numerous perks for its customers, like:

Free shipping in 3-6 days, straight to your door.
Lifetime limited warranty to cover any crayon incidents or other destruction that may befall your mattress.
A free trial period for 101 nights, so if you don’t like it, you can return it for a full refund and no hassle!
Handcrafted in the USA.
100% Certipur certified, so it doesn’t have any toxic materials that will hurt you or your loved ones.
This mattress can fit onto any box spring or other foundation that you already have, provided it is the same size.
Almost exclusively positive reviews since Puffy first released their product last year.

How Puffy Should Your Mattress Be?
I say, very puffy! I found this mattress offered me a great night’s rest. It is a must for us mommies, who need whatever sleep we can get.

Pinoy baby food recipe: Pork and Egg Lugaw (congee)

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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Allswell Mattress

happypinaymommy — Fri, 11 May 2018 15:56:25 +0000

When you are juggling kids, work, cleaning, cooking, and everything else to hold your family together, finding time for yourself only seems to come when you lie down to sleep. But that time is always diminished by a poor-quality mattress. That is why searching for a great mattress that helps you sleep in comfort and style is essential when you’re a busy and tired mommy.

Allswell is a great place to start your search. This brand is available through the large retailer Walmart, and has many quality sleep products in its line-up. You can get so much out of its new luxury mattress, which is available to us online in the Philippines.

You can learn more about Allswell mattress here. But here are the facts.

Mom’s Buying Guide: All about Allswell mattress

All that Allswell Has to Offer

Cooling properties. Especially on hot summer nights, sleeping in a pile of pets and kids beside your husband can be unbearable. This makes most memory foam mattresses unsuitable for us. But you can find that the Allswell offers cooling properties in both the memory foam layers and the plush topper, which minimizes that discomfort.
There are five layers of memory foam in the softer version, and three layers of memory foam with coiled springs underneath in the firmer version. This gives you the perfect level of body conformity and breathability that you want from a mattress.
Plush cover. The plush cover is just amazingly soft and beautiful. The braided piping on the outside borders of this cover give it a high-quality durability that feels more expensive than it actually is

Plush covers make a huge difference in the comfort level of a mattress.

Firmness rating. The softer version is 4.5/10, making it not too soft. It cradles your body and lets you sleep in a pillow like comfort. This is my favorite version. The firmer version is still very comfortable and perfect for those who like harder surfaces to sleep on, with a firmness rating of 7/10.
Motion transfer prevention. Motion transfer is where you can feel your partner moving, and we all know how uncomfortable that can be! But motion transfer is minimized in this product because of the pocketed coils contained within. That means that sleeping next to your mister is virtually effortless and your sleep won’t be disturbed just because his is.

Three Things You Didn’t Know

This mattress is actually affordable! If you have been looking for a great mattress, you may have become discouraged by the sky high price tags on many brands. But this one is actually within a price range that fits most budgets.
Allswell lets you pick a softer or firmer mattress. This company seems to understand that not everyone is the same and they try to appeal to a larger amount of people with this flexibility. I love options, and so I love this brand.
If you like luxury, this bed is within your reach. Its material is created just to make you feel like royalty. I must say that I slept like a queen on it! From the quilted plush topper with braided piping to the layered foam interior, this mattress is twelve inches of luxurious comfort unlike anything you have tried before.

Is It Worth It?

I was skeptical of trying a new brand. But I found that this mattress is fit for royalty. You should definitely try it out.

Leaving you with a video on Allswell Mattress:

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Product Review| KAYPEE BABY Nursing Wear, Breastfeeding-Friendly Blouses and Dresses

happypinaymommy — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:18:51 +0000

By: Mommy Fran

As a mom who has been breastfeeding non-stop for the past couple of years, nursing clothes are definitely heaven sent. The stingy mom (take note about the word mom, not person because I loved shopping before I had kids) in me though prevents me from buying a lot of nursing dresses and blouses because I would rather save up for the kids’ needs and wants than indulging myself.

Nursing bras, nursing tanks and a couple of nursing clothes and dresses augmented the breastfeeding-friendly clothes that make up my whole wardrobe. My clothes shopping motto was, if I can easily nurse in it, and it looks good on me, it is sold.

Enter this Kaypee Baby Nursing Clothes Product Review that my lovely editor delegated to me, which I super, super appreciate. I had six items to review: (1) Nursing Bra; (2) A Printed Flowy Sleeveless Blouse; (3) A Damask-Print Blouse; (4) A Dress, which they call “Duchess Dress;” (5) A Rashguard; and (6) A Mom and Daughter Blouse.

Kaypee Baby Nursing Bra

Nursing Bras that are affordable but great to wear have always been elusive for me. The Nursing Bras that I liked would set me back around Php2,000.00. And this is why Kaypee Baby Nursing Brassiere came as a breath of fresh air.

Kaypee Baby Nursing Bra is comfy, convenient, has girly designs, and fits the budget well!

It is comfortable to wear, and it provides the support that I need given that this time around, I feel like my breasts are larger because of tandem nursing. Moreover, it adequately provides padding for my nipples. Its nursing feature is also very convenient to use. As for the design, I can say that it is nice and dainty – and definitely suits my girly taste.

The cost is also a huge plus, as it is only at P99.00. Yes, you read it right, it is LESS THAN P100!!!! The price tag will definitely make it easy for someone like me to buy even a dozen!

Kaypee Baby Nursing Blouses

The Kaypee Mommy also sent over three nursing blouses for me to try and review. My Instant favorite was the Black Damask printed Blouse.

It is called Shae Blouse, and honestly, it gave me a boost of confidence because it hid my post partum fat! Yes, the cut is forgiving, and it is very feminine which brought out the kikay in me. As for the nursing convenience factor, both my toddler and infant can happily nurse at the same time without me having to show much skin. I just have to lift up the flowy panel and my two nurslings can tandem feed with ease! It is also worth mentioning that my babies did not feel uneasy with the fabric of the blouse because it is soft and smooth! And did I mention that it is just P198.00? This blouse is even perfect for church mommies!

kaypee baby nursing blouse

I chose the photo above to demonstrate how easy and discreet one can nurse a toddler who likes to “strike anywhere” even while standing up.

The second blouse that I reviewed was the sleeveless printed flowy blouse. Like the Shae blouse, it provided easy nursing access, and the cut plus the design is forgiving for a mom who may have gained weight. You just have to lift the front fabric detail and presto, your baby can nurse discreetly ASAP! The fabric (which is called ITY) is also soft and cool to the skin, perfect for the summer weather. I wore it over a pair of leggings and tried to pair it with shorts and I felt I looked great! The best news about this blouse is that it is just P119.00.

As you can see my little nursling was able to breastfeed discreetly from me during our nursing session in the supermarket. Truly, this Kaypee baby nursing wear is comfy band convenient!

The third blouse was a bit checkered, and made of waffle fabric. It is called “Kayee” and in the website it was described as an off-shoulder sexy blouse with ¾ sleeves. At first glance, I had a hard time figuring out how to wear it, but when I realized its cut, then I have surmised that it is a blouse with two nursing access points! You can have your child nurse from the two concealed side nursing access, or nurse from the usual underneath the panel access. It can also be comfortably worn by a pregnant momma.

What I liked about this blouse (which is also the mommy pair of the twinning clothes that the Kaypee Mommy sent me) is that it is cool to the skin and comfortable to wear. It is also great that it has two nursing access points! My toddler actually thinks the side access is great as she did not have a hard time nursing while standing up next to me or even when laying on my lap (The first two that I mentioned above provided a nursing pocket underneath a flowy detail of the blouse). This blouse is also a steal for just P188.00.

Kaypee baby nursing wear allows you to breastfeed comfortably anywhere!

Kaypee Baby Nursing Rash Guard

This Rash Guard Set was the Ultimate Problem Solver for me this summer season because it allows me to discreetly nurse my children even by the pool or the beach. This is especially because with my battle scars AKA stretch marks, raising my rash guard would kind of be unsightly. Do not get me wrong though, I’m proud to have these scars but I need a bit more toning in the abdomen and lose some post partum fat before I could raise that rash guard gloriously for my little ones to nurse!

Here’s an official photo of the rashguard that The Kaypee Mommy sent me, plus another one that showed the nursing access points of the rashguard.

The Kaypee Baby Nursing Rash Guard is definitely a great summer deal. For just P298.00 you can breastfeed your nursling comfortably whether in the beach, or by the poolside!

For now, Ill be more than happy to have the Kaypee Baby Breastfeeding-Friendly Rash Guard to help me get through the summer confidently. Most of the designs I saw in the website were solid colors, but the one Kaypee Baby sent me was black, with red floral designs. The nursing access was on its sides, and for me it is already a great value at Php298.00. Why great value? Because department store bathing suits are usually at an almost Php400-500.00 per pair and these do not have nursing access, so at this price point, the Kaypee Baby breastfeeding-friendly rash guards are already a value for money choice.

Kaypee Baby Nursing Dress

Kaypeee Baby also sent me a summer dress to review. It is called Duchess Dress and it has slits on its sleeves. At first I was kind of dumbfounded as to how to wear the dress given the many slits as well as its style in general, but once I have figured it out, I realized that it will be very easy to nurse in this dress. And I was not wrong. I could nurse discreetly from the side wearing this dress.

Im showing you this official photo they gave me of the dress, because I might not be able to give justice to the cut of the dress.

Kaypee baby nursing dresses are all cool and comfy to the skin.

The fabric is also soft and cool to the skin, so you can nurse without worrying that your baby’s skin may already be rubbing on to something rough. The dress costs P349.00 only so for a summer dress, it is already a great deal.

Kaypee Baby Twinning Clothes

The twinning/mother and daughter clothes that the Kaypee Mommy sent me was nice, and especially dainty for my eldest. We have about half a dozen twinning clothes from other mom and daughter brands, but this one from Kaypee Baby is unique because the mommy blouse has a nursing access!

Here’s the official photo from kaypeebaby.com. plus our “when worn” version:

Kaypee Baby Twinning Clothes

The daughter dress can also double up as a blouse if she is relatively taller already, and it could pass off as a dress for a toddler. This means your daughter can use it for a longer period of time, or if you have a younger toddler girl, they can take turns using it.

It is made of waffle fabric and is free-sized, can be worn by two to four year old girls.

At an unbelievable price of P68.00, it definitely a great deal which can be used as an OOTD or even during a photo shoot.

Nursing Comfort, Mom Style, and Great Value Combined

All in all, I liked the Kaypee Baby line of breastfeeding clothes. Not because they asked me to review their products, but objectively speaking, the clothes are designed really with the Breastfeeding Filipina in mind. These are the winning points for me:

Pure nursing comfort and convenience. The clothes are breastfeeding friendly, taking into consideration both the comfort of the mom who wishes to breastfeed discreetly, and the baby who should remain comfortable while nursing.
Most of the designs are forgiving, especially for moms who are still trying to lose that Post Partum belly. And we all know that when we dress nicely, our confidence gets an extra boost.
The clothes are perfect for Philippine Weather. The problem with some nursing clothes that are bought abroad is that it may not be too airy or cool to the skin. Kaypee Baby nursing clothes took this into consideration.
Wash and Wear. If only I could put this as my number one reason, I would. Being a yayaless mom of very young children, I do not have time to iron my clothes. Good thing the blouses Mommy Sienne sent over does not require ironing. It can go directly from your clothesline to your cabinet!

So for those of you who are looking out for affordable yet nice and comfy breastfeeding-friendly everyday tops, blouses, dresses, brassiere, or even swimwear, check out Kaypeebaby nursing wear through their online store at kaypeebaby.com. They also have other products such as maternity clothes, fitted cloth diapers, nursing ponchos, and kiddie clothes.

They also have gift cards, which for me, are perfect gifts during a baby shower, and for your breastfriends!

When shopping through their website, they accept BDO, BPI, Paypal, and payments coursed through 7-11 branches. They ship nationwide too. For mommies in Manila, their products are displayed at Mondaze Boutique at the Upper Ground Floor of Robinsons Metro East, in Marcos Highway. They also are available in Greenhills, particularly at SEWN + Exhibit which is at the lower ground floor of shoppesville in Greenhills Shopping Center.

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