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Build Your Backyard Pool

Having your own backyard trampoline or pool and trying to build your backyard pool is one of the most satisfying activity a home owner can do. Kids always have great enthusiast when it comes to swimming- whether on a pool or on the beach. And because summer is coming, kids are more eager to experience unlimited swimming. If you have kids who love swimming, you might consider having your own backyard pool. But, there are things that you need to know first like the necessity of having tap cover for pool safety Gold Coast and other safety precautions to build your backyard pool.

5 Things You Need To Know Before Building Your Backyard Pool

1. Design of the pool

There are many designs of pool that are suitable for backyard, one of the most common is the giant pool. Another common design is the above the ground pool which is more convenient to build. There are also some swimming pool designs that are very artistic and modern, one of these is the fiberglass pool.

2. Pool safety and electrical safety

This is one of the first things that you need to secure- the pool safety and electrical safety. It is much recommended to have a tap cover for pool safety so that you won’t have to worry whenever your kids are having fun at the backyard.

3. Plumbing and Electrical

Both plumbing and electrical necessity of the installation of the swimming pool must be supervised by licensed and professional personnel. Do not oversee these issues and do not rely on unreliable plumbers and electricians.

4. Water source

There must be a sufficient water source so that you will be able to fill up the swimming pool in minimal time. Check with your local water services provider if they can provide you a special service.

5. Permit in your area

To avoid conflict, check with your subdivision, if you are inside a private subdivision. If you’re not inside a private subdivision, get your permit on the municipality that you belong. Do not skip this requirement and strictly follow the municipality rules and regulations.

We don’t want to compromise our kids’ safety so better to check first if you are capable to have your own swimming pool in your backyard.

Have you tried building your own pool?

New Ariel Power Gel Media Launch

Automatic washing machine is one of the best thing that could ever happen to any homemaker. Kaya mga mister, buy your misis an automatic washing machine! BUT! What kind of detergent to use for automatic washing machine? Ang hirap mag decide no? Liquid ba dapat or powder?

Good thing, I was invited to the media launch of the New Ariel Power Gel. This is my first event this year! Well, wala talaga ako plans umattend ng kahit anong event this year since I’m due February.. but the agency handling Ariel is one of the most appreciating and accommodating agency I have worked with! Ang hirap tumanggi.. and also the datbut the agency handling Ariel is one of the most appreciating and accommodating agency I have worked with!e coincides with my prenatal check up. I could easily ask my OB kung pwede pa ako maglakwatsa. Sakto din ang day for the Grand Baby Fair.

ALSO.. Kris Aquino will be there! According to the invite, Ariel will give us a glimpse of what it takes to run the household of Kris Aquino herself. Kaso ate Kris is not feeling well pala kaya si Darla muna ang nag represent sa kanya. Get well soon Ate Kris, next time na lang natin ituloy ang laundry date natin (feeling close! haha)

Pero syang talaga! Kris Aquino is one of my fave endorser eh. I can sense na whatever she endorse, she really use it. For me, she’s one of the most credible endorser talaga (read that again mimicking ate Kris voice ehehe).

Darla is known as Kris’ sidekick (there’s more to it than that! Read this>> 5 things you didn’t know about Darla) so she really knows a lot about ate Kris! And she validates din naman na whatever ate Kris endorses, she uses it talaga, like the new Ariel Power Gel. Even Liz Uy and JC Buendia agreed on that. And she shares! Just tell her daw na you like something and she’ll give it to you (ate Kris, you’re house is sooo nice po! hehe). Bianca learned na ganun pala yun, kaya ganyan ang itsura niya.. she was saying like “ah next time, I know what to do!”

I had fun listening to the conversations of style and home-care experts Bianca Gonzalez, Tessa Prieto-Valdez, JC Buendia, Rex Atienza and Liz Uy. They shared their own stain experiences eh. Like Rex Atienza (who is very very nice!!!), he mentioned that cotton is one of the easiest textile type to handle.. and that you really need to know how to take care of clothes depending on the textile type.

After the chikahan portion, eto na ang Ariel put to test portion:

JC Buendia and Rex Atienza stained two clothes with coffee, tea and chocolate powder. One of the stained clothe were washed using brand X and the other were washed using Ariel Power Gel.

While waiting for the laundry, nag pa contest ang Ariel! And the prize is Sharp Washing Machine! Top 3 who got the most number of correct answers won a Sharp Washing Machine! Eh akala ko about ate Kris and Q&A portion.. hindi palaa! (umasa akoooo!)

Ang mga tanong is about Laundry Guide to Common Care Symbols:

Eh handwash lang ang alam ko! Sayaaaaang! Next time, I will read the encyclopedia of laundry guide to common care symbols. And after the Sharp washing machine giveaway, tapos na din ang labada and look at the impressive result:

What makes Ariel Power Gel your washing machine’s best partner?

Ariel Power Gel is a liquid detergent and liquid detergent is a better choice when it comes to washing machine. It does not leave any residues that might ruin your washing machine (and your clothes). It’s liquid detergent so it is easily absorbed by clothes.
Ariel Power Gel delivers better stain removal versus 2x powder detergent. It cleans better than 2kg powder detergent.
Ariel Power Gel contains advanced nano-molecules that offer more effectiveness in cleansing.
Ariel Power Gel is cheaper! Ariel 1L bottle SRP is 175 PhP and 2kg powder detergent is around that price too. Ariel cleans BETTER THAN 2kg powder detergent so it is definitely cheaper!

How to use Ariel Power Gel in the bottle?

When using the Ariel Power Gel in a bottle, just check the back of the bottle for the amount needed for a number of clothes. Typically, about 45ml per 15-20 pieces of clothing or 65ml for bigger or dirtier loads.
Apply a small amount of the detergent onto stains.
Pour the rest of the detergent into the washing machine and proceed to wash as usual.
For hand wash, use about 15ml for 5-7 pieces of clothing. The detergent will quickly dissolve in water. Agitate as usual to get the desired amount of suds.

How to use the New Ariel Power Gel Sachet?

Ariel Power Gel sachet gives you the stain- free clean you want in a few simple steps:

Apply a small amount of the detergent directly onto stains.
Pour the rest of the detergent into the washing machine and proceed to wash as usual.
For hand wash, the detergent will quickly dissolve in the water. Agitate as usual to get the desired amount of suds.

Alam ko naman itatanong nyo eh, will I be using the New Ariel Power Gel? OF COURSE! Ariel yan eh! Wala ng tanong tanong no. Ang bango sa damit eh at talagang nakakalinis at higit sa lahat matipid!

Ikaw, are you going to try the New Ariel Power Gel?

How Do You Tell Your Yaya That.. (#YayaProblems)

#YayaProblems on a Monday morning! Not a rant though.. just a reminder sa lahat ng amo on how to deal with Yaya with less stress on us!

OCD attack on a Monday morning is no good. Must unsee my kids’ closet! But it’s so haaaard! The hangers were hooked in different directions! #YayaProblems

I have told my helper, not just once, how my kids’ clothes should be hang. All clothes facing left, she did it right this time…uhhhm not that right actually. As I have said, hangers were hooked in different directions. WAIT! Before I turn into a boszilla.. have I told that her that all hangers should be hooked in one direction. I guess I didn’t! Oppps! My bad!

Now, how to tell the Yaya about this?!? Obviously, I must not say that it was her fault or that she’s wrong again this time. I guess I will just admit that I forgot to specify that all hangers should be hooked in the same directions.

Which leads me to ask you, how do you communicate with your Yaya/ helpers?

How do you tell your Yaya that she can’t use your utensils (specially the one used by kids)?

In my case, I tell them right away that I will buy their own utensils. Still awkward for me to that. I felt like I’m discriminating them but I realized, eh I have kids to protect no. But I don’t tell it that way. I just tell them na baka mahawa sila sa mga kids in case may sakit ang mga bata.

Next time, I know na what to do.. buy a set of utensils before hand and give it to the yaya as soon as she arrives.

How do you tell your Yaya to dress appropriately?

Buy her a uniform!

It didn’t work out for me that way. My stay out usually wears pambahay when working (pambahay like sando and shorts shorts). I told her not just once that she should change to something more decent.. she’d always complain about the weather (eh mainit daw). Finally, I told her that she can only continue to work for me if she will change the way she dress. And it worked!

I’d still go for uniform though..

How do you tell your Yaya that she can’t use your Pantene 3MinuteMiracle or anti acne soap?

This was a story told to me by a friend, her Yaya using her imported soaps! GASP!

My tactic is to ask the yaya what brands she uses and include it on our grocery list. Next time, I will also ask what’s her laundry soap brand and if she uses a fabric conditioner (#syalaproblems). The best thing to do is buy her a month’s supply and tell her it’s for one month na.

How do you tell your Yaya that the Joy you brought is for a month and not just a week of washing dishes.

My recent #YayaProblem (aside from the closet thingy LOL). I discovered that the 600ml Joy I bought one week ago is almost empty! Eh pang 1 month supply namin yun! I guess I need to re orient my helper about the supplies here in our house.

Lastly, how do you tell your Yaya that her day off is not an extended vacation?

Err I don’t have any advice on this one. I choose not to stress myself over the fact that my yaya usually go home on Saturday night and comes back Monday morning. Kaya ko naman ng wala sya kahit paano.. tambak na lang hugasin sa lababo hehehe

When it comes to helpers talaga, you really need to be very very specific no? Like you just don’t tell/ explain the step by steps of how things should be done. You need to elaaaaaboraaaate.. Step1.1.a and then go to Step 1.1.b tapos tsaka pa lang sa Step 1.2.a

How about you?!? Any #YayaProblems and #HowToTellYaya recently?