Multnomah Falls
We also stopped by the Horsetail Falls...
It really does look like a horsetail!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Waterfalls
I recently went on a train adventure to Portland. During the trip, we seek out to see the 137th tallest (per wikipedia) water fall in the United States.
Multnomah Falls
It really does look like a horsetail!
Next time, I'll take to you see a Stonehenge replica in Washington. <3tingtinging
Multnomah Falls
It really does look like a horsetail!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
51k
How is everyone's new year resolutions coming along? If filing your income tax returns on time is on your list, I have some information that could help some of you.
If your total gross income is less than $51,000 in the year 2012 and you live in the Bay Area, you may be eligible for free help in preparing your tax returns. Since service is on a first-come, first served basis, show up early! Click on the image below for locations and dates.
If your total gross income is less than $51,000 in the year 2012 and you live in the Bay Area, you may be eligible for free help in preparing your tax returns. Since service is on a first-come, first served basis, show up early! Click on the image below for locations and dates.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction
It's that time of the year again... didn't we just file our taxes??
Good news for homeowners who pays mortgage insurance! The mortgage insurance tax deduction has been extended through December 31, 2013.
This is great news, because...
- Homeowners who are single or married filing jointly with adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less can deduct 100% of their qualified mortgage insurance premiums
- Taxpayers with adjusted gross income (AGI) above $100,000 may qualify for partial deductions
Unfortunately, taxpayers with AGI over $109,000 are not be eligible for this deduction.
For more information, visit irs.gov.
Till next time! <3tingtinging
All information provided here are intended as a convenient source of tax information. This information is general in nature, is not complete, and may not apply to your specific situation. You should consult your own tax advisor regarding your tax needs.
Good news for homeowners who pays mortgage insurance! The mortgage insurance tax deduction has been extended through December 31, 2013.
This is great news, because...
- Homeowners who are single or married filing jointly with adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less can deduct 100% of their qualified mortgage insurance premiums
- Taxpayers with adjusted gross income (AGI) above $100,000 may qualify for partial deductions
Unfortunately, taxpayers with AGI over $109,000 are not be eligible for this deduction.
For more information, visit irs.gov.
Till next time! <3tingtinging
All information provided here are intended as a convenient source of tax information. This information is general in nature, is not complete, and may not apply to your specific situation. You should consult your own tax advisor regarding your tax needs.
Monday, January 14, 2013
the dreaded iron
Part of my de-cluttering process involves ironing my pile of growing wrinkly clothes. To me and maybe some of you, ironing is difficult and time consuming. It's no wonder that dry cleaning places charge $1.50+/piece for ironing services.
To avoid ironing, I generally:
1) Hang up the clothes while they are still warm from the dryer, and if the items are still wrinkled...
2) Use a steamer
If the above still doesn't get out those stubborn wrinkles, I hang up the items in the "to be ironed" section of the closet. When the population of the wrinkled items gets out of hand, then out comes the...
Since there are so many how-tos online, I decided to google to see if there are any easy way out in ironing. My search return was not what I was hoping for. But here are some ironing tips!
- Before diving right in and slave away ironing, check the tag to see if the piece can be ironed. I've learned this lesson even before I was allowed to touch an iron when my mother ironed and melted one of my favorite windbreaker jacket.
- Fill the iron with water (use distill water to avoid mineral buildup). The steam helps get the wrinkles out easier.
- Invest in an ironing board. Once as a child I ironed on the carpeted floor and the carpet melted...
- Flip the article of clothing inside out and iron the inside first. Then flip it right side out and iron the outside. If the material is delicate, you may only want to iron the inside.
- Hang or fold the garment immediately after ironing! You've spent way too much effort on it to start over.
And if ironing still doesn't get the wrinkles out, I would probably just donate it.
How are you guys doing on your new years resolution?
<3tingtinging
I would like to delicate this post to my parents, because they used to iron everything. Although they made me the weird kid with perfectly crisp wrinkle-free gym clothes, I really appreciate the effort they put into always making me presentable, most of the time.
To avoid ironing, I generally:
1) Hang up the clothes while they are still warm from the dryer, and if the items are still wrinkled...
2) Use a steamer
If the above still doesn't get out those stubborn wrinkles, I hang up the items in the "to be ironed" section of the closet. When the population of the wrinkled items gets out of hand, then out comes the...
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| IRON!!! |
Since there are so many how-tos online, I decided to google to see if there are any easy way out in ironing. My search return was not what I was hoping for. But here are some ironing tips!
- Before diving right in and slave away ironing, check the tag to see if the piece can be ironed. I've learned this lesson even before I was allowed to touch an iron when my mother ironed and melted one of my favorite windbreaker jacket.
- Fill the iron with water (use distill water to avoid mineral buildup). The steam helps get the wrinkles out easier.
- Invest in an ironing board. Once as a child I ironed on the carpeted floor and the carpet melted...
- Flip the article of clothing inside out and iron the inside first. Then flip it right side out and iron the outside. If the material is delicate, you may only want to iron the inside.
- Hang or fold the garment immediately after ironing! You've spent way too much effort on it to start over.
And if ironing still doesn't get the wrinkles out, I would probably just donate it.
How are you guys doing on your new years resolution?
<3tingtinging
I would like to delicate this post to my parents, because they used to iron everything. Although they made me the weird kid with perfectly crisp wrinkle-free gym clothes, I really appreciate the effort they put into always making me presentable, most of the time.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Year End Tax Tips
Gosh another year flew by already. Instead of working on new years resolution, you might want to take this time to get some things wrapped up and get ready for 2013.
Are there items on your to do list that you've been avoiding to complete? Just do it. Sometimes it's more stressful having the tasks hanging on your shoulder. (three more hours of classes to go...) This leads me to my next item to be completed before year end:
If you itemize deductions on your income tax return, it's a great time to clean out the wardrobe and donate things you no longer wear or use to a qualified 503(c)(3) organization, such as Goodwill. For tax record keeping purposes, it's also good to get into the habit of making a list and note the condition of the items. Since digital cameras or cell phone cameras are so handy these days, I suggest taking photos of the items as well. Be sure to ask for a receipt for your records! Click here for more details about charitable contributions.
Once your itemized deductions are ready and projects wrapped up, don't forget to kick back, relax, have some hot coco, enjoy the cold weather and reunions with friends and family. <3t
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All information provided here are intended as a convenient source of tax information. This information is general in nature, is not complete, and may not apply to your specific situation. You should consult your own tax advisor regarding your tax needs.
Are there items on your to do list that you've been avoiding to complete? Just do it. Sometimes it's more stressful having the tasks hanging on your shoulder. (three more hours of classes to go...) This leads me to my next item to be completed before year end:
If you itemize deductions on your income tax return, it's a great time to clean out the wardrobe and donate things you no longer wear or use to a qualified 503(c)(3) organization, such as Goodwill. For tax record keeping purposes, it's also good to get into the habit of making a list and note the condition of the items. Since digital cameras or cell phone cameras are so handy these days, I suggest taking photos of the items as well. Be sure to ask for a receipt for your records! Click here for more details about charitable contributions.
Once your itemized deductions are ready and projects wrapped up, don't forget to kick back, relax, have some hot coco, enjoy the cold weather and reunions with friends and family. <3t
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***
All information provided here are intended as a convenient source of tax information. This information is general in nature, is not complete, and may not apply to your specific situation. You should consult your own tax advisor regarding your tax needs.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
DIY: diaper cake
Diaper cakes make great presents for expecting parents and it makes a fun weekend project.
I purchased three boxes of diapers, which is actually more than I needed. I could make two 5-tier cakes or three/four 3-tier cakes.
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| Rolling diapers take a long time, so I folded the diapers in half for the bottom 3 tiers. |
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| Stuff the inside of the cake with baby blankets, baby products, or more diapers. |
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| The fun part is when all the layers are in place, you get to decorate the cake! |
<3tingtinging
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