Early Retirement Plans

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We are already on our 30s. As early as now, there are times that we are planning our early retirement. If God permits, we are planning to take a rest from work at the age of 40. At this age, we can have a longer time to rest and enjoy life rather than consuming most of your entire years working.

But the main concern is: “What will be our source of income?” There are still bills to pay. Aside from that, Matt is still in school and needs ample amount for his tuition fees and other expenses.

Here are some solutions I had in mind:

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Imarflex 3-in-1 Convection and Rotisserie Oven Review

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As promised, here is my review for the Father’s day gift and long-wished oven.

When I saw this oven in the appliance center, I told Mommy that we are going to get this one. Why? The stainless steel design or casing is very nice and elegant for a price bit higher compared to the one I saw in the internet.

Imarflex Oven with stainless steel exterior

The oven is very spacious having a 30-liter capacity. You can place two layers of pan at the same time. Also, you can roast whole chicken. Haven't tried though.

You can position the trays at different levels

The temperature setting ranges from 100-250ºC. However, the dial doesn't have enough graduation for setting the temperature. For example, I am using 175 ºC, I will just place the dial in the middle of 150 and 200 and you are not sure if you are hitting the correct setting.



With the dial-type function selector, you can choose what heating rod will work, top, bottom or both. The heating rod automatically shuts off upon reaching the desired temperature. There is also an option for the blower to convert the unit into a convection oven (ideal for baking) or turbo broiler (for roasting). Speaking of roasting, there is a rotisserie function. Skewer is included in the package.

It has a self timer where you can set up to 60-minutes and has a signal once cooking time set is finished.

Dial-type selector for temperature, function and timer

With a tampered clear glass door and interior lighting, you can check while baking without opening the unit.

Cleaning is not a problem. It has a removable crumble pan (the lowest tray in the photo below) that catches drippings and other materials that might spills while cooking or baking. Wiping any dirt inside is easy since the interior cavity is coated with crystalline Teflex.

Brand: Imarflex

Model: IT-300CRS
Capacity: 30L

Price: 4995PhP

Next to review is the Hand Mixer.

Tip from the salesperson: Do not force to turn the timer back to zero when baking is already done. Just turn the selector "OFF", unplug the unit and just let the timer run. This is the common cause of timer dial breakdown.

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No More Plastics in Bulacan…Is This Happening?

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In my post on banning the use of plastics in entire Bulacan, I was happy because this will make a great impact in our environment. Let us see what happened more than a year after I posted about this or should I say implementation of the said provincial ordinance.

The soon I read and saw the notices around our area, I asked our suking vegetable stall in Sta. Maria if they are aware with the new ordinance and the vendor just answered: “Oo, pero madami pa kaming plastic.” Given that they are just consuming their stocks since the rules were just came out for implementation. However, until now, they are still using plastics as packaging and this is in every stall in the market. Are their stocks really that much to use plastic until now?

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The Old Grandfather & The Grandson

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I was searching for a quotations about a grandfather and a grandson for my Captured Moment's "Family Day Sunday" contribution on the other blog when I read this very heart-pounding story:

The Old Grandfather and His Grandson

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Once upon a time there was a very, very old man. His eyes had grown dim, his ears deaf, and his knees shook. When he sat at the table, he could scarcely hold a spoon. He spilled soup on the tablecloth, and, beside that, some of his soup would run back out of his mouth.

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Outing 2014 @ Bethel Hotspring Resort

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Just before the summer ends, we held our organization's yearly outing on the last day of May and first day of June (medyo late post na ito). We tried to book our outing mid of May but this is the only day that our preferred resort is available.  We had our outing for two months. May and June. Corny!

This time we headed south. A private resort in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna – Bethel Hot Spring Resort. We pick this private resort since it has the capacity that can accommodate us. It can house up to 50 guests and the place is really nice.

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