Musings of a Pinay Working Mom

Choose high quality diamond blades

March 16th, 2012

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A diamond blade is very versatile, aside from diamonds it is now also used for cutting tough materials. It has been used in the IT industry for cutting semiconductor materials and in the construction industry and gem industry for stone cutting.

Poor quality diamond blades can cause delay in your work and can add costs to your labor so be sure to buy the right diamond blades to save time and money. If you’re looking for quality blades check out the diamond blades at diamond-blades.com. Browse through their website but remember to do your research thoroughly before purchasing diamond blades.

Weight loss benefits of a spa hot tub

February 25th, 2012

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Here’s a great reason to take off those hot tub or spa covers more often, aside from spa hot tub therapeutic benefits, studies have shown that soaking in a hot tub for just 30 minutes a day can help you lose weight. No need to do other exercise or outside routines just a 30 minute soak six days a week.

How do you lose weight in a hot tub? Soaking in a spa simulates exercise by dilating blood vessels and promoting better circulation, as it relaxes the skin and muscles. The spa’s moving water stimulates your muscles, this slow stimulation causes you to gradually lose weight. It can also increase the heart rate, while lowering blood pressure.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

February 22nd, 2012

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My friend will be celebrating her birthday tomorrow so together with my other friends we’re planning to give her a surprise party. This is going to be her last birthday with us because next month she will be joining her husband in Canada. So we all want to give her a very memorable birthday celebration.

I was looking for a nice birthday gift to her when I stumble this strawberry dipped in chocolate recipe. It gave me a great idea since I have stocks of strawberries at home. My cousin went to Baguio the other day and she gave us strawberries as her pasalubong. So tonight I will make my own huge dipped strawberries as my gift to her.

If you’re interested here’s the recipe so you can also try it on your own:

• 8 ounces of chocolate
• 14 medium – large strawberries
• 1/3 cup of nuts
• 1/3 cup of coconuts
• 1/8 cup of nonpariels

Put the chocolate in a small microwave safe dish and melt it in the microwave, for about 1 minute and 30 seconds on medium.

Stir the chocolate. It should be smooth and have no lumps. If it still isn’t melted, continue melting in 15 second increments.

Once the chocolate is melted, start dipping. Try to cover about 2/3 of the strawberry with chocolate.

Then dip into nuts or coconut or nonpariels.

Eight ounces of chocolate will cover about 12-14 medium-large strawberries.

Thanks to startcooking.com for this wonderful recipe.

Interior designer

February 15th, 2012

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Our newly wed cousins invited us to see their new house yesterday. They bought a two bedroom house through Pag-IBIG home financing program. Since the subdivision is near our office we decided to drop by after office hours before we went home.

My cousin was at the living room when we arrived. When we entered the house I immediately noticed the interior paint color, the wall decorations, the basement floor tiles, the curtains and some of the furniture. They are all very modern and with class. I’m not a surprised since my cousin is a professional interior designer.

I remember it was also my dream to become a professional interior designer but because due to financial reason I ended in a different profession. Anyway, there are other means to learn more about interior designing, especially now that everything is available in the internet. I can still learn and enhance my skill even without the formal schooling.