Lately we can see different themed cakes at the bakeshop and during birthday parties. Mostly the cake is inspired by the theme of the party or whatever is the favorite of the birthday celebrant. Today I’ve searched a very interesting cake… a gold bullion coin inspired cake and cupcakes… take a look:

This one is a four-tier Vienna gold coin cake. As you can see it is covered with gold coins and gold leaf.

I think this kind of cake is a nice idea for a wedding. It’s like an inspiration for the new couple to start saving and have interest to invest on gold, which is regarded to be a precious asset that has a timeless value. Everything else will fall but not the value of gold that’s why it’s one of the best investments you can think of.

And next is a pot of gold cupcakes…

The cupcake looks simple but with the additional touch of colorful icing and the gold coin, that made it really nice and cute… Well these cupcakes inspired me to bake for the holidays. Such a nice gift for friends and relatives…

I’m sure there are more pretty gold coin inspired cake out there… I guess it’s a nice idea for your next birthday… giving you more gold inspiration.

As I was sorting out photos of my son for this year, I browsed again his 6th birthday party held last March. It was one of his happy birthdays since all his classmates and friends went to the party. Aside from that, he was also delighted because the Lightning McQueen cake that he requested has been granted… here’s the photo of the cake:

It was totally cute and yummy indeed. I love the taste not too sweet. The guests were also satisfied with it. In fact, there was one mommy who asked me where we ordered it.

Anyway, for his 7th birthday that is 7 months to go he’s telling me he wanted the toy story theme… I’m not so sure about it but I hope I could grant his request…

My first time to see bread shaped like a pig or they called it “lechon” bread. This is from Julie’s bakeshop and a friend just gave it to us. Nothing really special with the taste, it’s plain ordinary bread with few raisins inside. What’s really interesting is the shape… Kids kept laughing when they saw it… and funny thing they don’t want to slice or touch any part of it, haha….

While national currencies collapse, gold has always the value that’s why it is recommended for investment. And for everybody’s knowledge buying gold is not that difficult. With the evolvement of technology a lot of things can be bought online already and a gold bar is not an exception to that. However, it is advisable to be very careful when you buy online, as gold transaction tend to be for large amounts of money. And that exposes the buyer for the possibility of being ripped off. So it is important to deal it with a reputable gold dealer and keep careful records of the transaction.

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Now going back to foodies…. Last month I was able to meet my online friends for the first time and we had lunch together with their families at Dampa, that’s what they called the place at the seaside. So what we have for lunch:

We have buttered shrimps, Crabs, Sinigang and Pork Liempo. Aside from that there’s also Squid, Mussels and some more but I cannot remember already, LOL! And what can I say, all were delicious! I’m hoping we could go back again on that place soon…

Eating healthfully can be expensive. The good news, however, is that with some careful planning, you can enjoy the foods you love without breaking your budget.
Here are five ways to cut down on spending at the grocery store:

Make a list. Before you hit the grocery store, know exactly what you plan to make for the next two or three days, or even the next week. Become familiar with your grocerystore circular to see what’s on sale, and make a list of foods you’ll need. Also, take advantage of coupons; you’ll be surprised at how much you can save if you make the effort!

Buy in bulk. While initially more expensive, bulk foods can often save you money in the long run. But be careful — if you’re buying fresh foods in bulk, make sure you eat them before they spoil. Otherwise, you’re wasting money.

Go for beans. It doesn’t get any cheaper or healthier than whole, dried beans. You can usually buy a one-pound bag of beans for less than two dollars. Beans can be used in soups, salads, chili, or as a side dish.

Shop at your local farmers market. The foods here are fresher than at the supermarket and can cost less in season (think zucchini and tomatoes!). Tip: If you’re on a tight budget, wait until the late afternoon to do your shopping — this is when you are likely to get better bargains, since many vendors prefer not to truck their produce back to the farm.

Opt for simple meals. One of the best ways to save money is to keep your meals easy. Serve grilled or broiled fish, meat, or poultry as the main dish, for example, with a steamed vegetable and a side salad. Make extra and use the leftovers for lunch the following day.

Whenever I read articles regarding investment, the experts would always emphasize the importance to buy gold coins. Well, as I see it gold is indeed a good investment if you want to diversify your portfolio. This precious metal has a value that will definitely protect your wealth against any inflation. Owning at least few gold coins is a start and just like other who does a collection, it will grow, hence you’re doing a lifetime savings that will surely protect your family. As for me I’m learning how to be involved in this precious metal as I believe it is an investment that my family will benefit later on.

Last weekend as we went to the mall I tried to check some of the kitchen utensils that I wanted to buy. Surprisingly there were all-expensive, so I didn’t buy anything yet. I told myself, I just have to wait for a sale of the items and I can get it a cheaper price. Or better look for coupons that I can use so I can buy for a discounted value.Paying less is always better than paying more, right? And with coupons, I can save money. I remember the cyberpowerpc coupons I got last time wherein anyone can get a personal computer at a discounted price. It’s a big deal so I’m hoping I can look for the same thing with the kitchen utensils I’m eyeing to buy. Well, I can still wait a little while. Hope I can find soon.

Almost everyone wanted to have the iPhone as it has the best features so far but I think it doesn’t have the sweetness as this iPhone cake has….

Just by looking, you can tell it is sweeter than the apple, haha… great! I wonder if iphone warranty comes with this cake, hehe…. perfect match to complete the sweetness… Well, I stumbled this while browsing pretty cakes on the Internet. And since iPhone is the latest craze, doing a theme cake like this is just very timely. Also, this makes a great birthday cake for those who love gadgets or a big fan of apple products… (Oh, I can think of the husband here, hehe…. )….

To those who are planning a birthday themed cake, this is truly perfect!

The price of gold has been trending up over the past several years. I’m thinking this is just starting and the price will go much higher. So the usual question is when is the right time to buy and how to do it? Well, as with any investment, the path is not a linear one. There will be corrections along the way, some major and some minor. To avoid buying all your gold coins at a price peak, an expert suggests dollar cost averaging. This means that when you buy your gold, do it in chunks over-time. This way of spreading your purchases over time is a way to diversify against the risk of buying at wrong time. Though experienced gold investor tend to time the market, this process of dollar cost averaging makes sense for most of the gold investors.