Just Nuts about Nuts!

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Baked, roasted or raw. 

Toss them in a salad or add them to your sides or sauces.

Mix them in desserts for that added crunch or eat it as it is. 

There are so many ways to eat the what it is known as ordinary food but one thing for sure, it has several health benefits everyone should look out for. 

I am not going to list them all but for the gist of it, nuts are highly nutritious, filled with antioxidants, promote weight loss, help with your cholesterol and generally  reduce disease risk such as diabetes, heart stroke and stroke. With that said, don't just willy-nilly consume the nuts, moderation is key and of course depends on your health situation.

Jhon always have our home stock with snacks which are mostly junk food. I try to avoid them all together but it is really hard when the snacks are just there, just waiting to be eaten. haha Just Nuts would come real handy for a healthier choice of snacks. Not only they have an assortment of choices on the website, they also provide 1 hour delivery services for that last minute quick fix.

They also have Mixed Nuts for those who wants variety in one packet, Dried Fruits and Seeds & Beans.

I ordered top 4 favorites in our family.

➤ Roasted Pistachios

➤ Dried Cranberries

➤ Dried Figs

➤ Baked Cashews

All of them are packed per 100g so if you ordered 300g, you get 3 packets. It is convenient that way because you only take what you need and most importantly to me, it helps with portioning. haha

I love Roasted Pistachios and yes, baked is always better but gimme a chance k'? It was utter delicious and fresh. I was eating it while watching Netflix and before I knew it, it looked like I swallowed the bag within minutes. The Dried Cranberries were delightful and not too sweet which we thoroughly like. Sarah loves to eat her raisins but it looks like she has another favorite in queue.

I ordered Dried Figs mostly for myself. I love the texture of the seeds. Again, it has its natural sweetness to it that I enjoy. Baked Cashews is Jhon's favourite. I ordered 500g worth of it. He offered me ONE cashew and that was the only time I get to eat it. hahaha

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Staycation at Intercontinental Singapore

 

We love staycations and we do it once a year. It is more to do something out of our usual routine to avoid feeling stuck in a rut without spending extra and leaving out of the country.

This staycation was done before the SingaporeVouchers hoohah so our experience and stay there was utterly delightful.

The hotel of our choice this time was the The Intercontinental. I don't know about you guys, but as a family who does not own their own transport, we want to stay near Halal eateries and leisurely places for ease of transport. Basically, we don't want to use so much time travelling just to eat or 'jalan-jalan'. Being in the heart of Bugis, it was absolutely a perfect place to be in. It is literally connected to Bugis Junction; any nearer, the mall has to be in the hotel!

This is the first time we stayed in fancy hotel and we were not disappointed, from the checking in to checking out, our experience was smooth and we felt so pampered. This was Sarah's 3rd staycation and probably the first time she truly experience and acknowledge the trip since the last 2 stays was when she was 1 and 2 years old. She was bouncing off the walls with happiness and that was enough to fill our hearts.

There was nothing much to share other than the standard, check-in, soak in the room, have dinner, 'jalan-jalan' in the malls, bought supper and spent the rest of the night munching and soaking in the bathtub with bath bombs.

We intended to visit the swimming pool but we ended up another round in the bath tub instead because we just wanted to laze in the room. Luckily, Sarah was okay with it and was fine just peering out to the the swimming pool view we had. 

Somehow or rather, we were more sad than usual checking out of Intercontinental. We were having the "Wished we had another night" problem. haha A'las, we had to budget. We are still amidst of Covid-19 pandemic although Singapore has been doing so well monitoring everything. To even have the extra spending money to have this staycation is a legit luxury when there are people who are truly suffering from the pandemic.

Ok, I accidentally ended this in a solemn note but sometimes we need to have one foot on the ground ya? Take care everyone, and stay safe always!

Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier - Purify your air at its fullest potential.

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If you are considering an air purifier whether it is because you are prepping for the dreaded haze season (usually occurs during the southwest monsoon season between June and September, and becomes more severe during periods of dry weather),  your home is in an extra dusty/ smoky neighborhood, you have little furry babies or just easily prone to allergens, you may consider the Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier.

Jhon has been eyeing for the right air purifier and it has always been in the expensive range, too bulky or the "affordable" ones don't do justice. So we were excited to have Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier in our home! We live near a temple (lately, not so much burning ever since Covid19 happened with CB and its phases) and near a busy road so our home does gets dusty more than usual. On top of that we are a family prone to dust allergies so hearing either of us sneezing a few times throughout the day is pretty much normal.

Having an air purifier in your home means it can clear and clean your air from all kinds of dust and allergens. You will be surprised, sometimes, the air in your home may be more polluted from outside as pollutants and gases may seep into your home and remain suspended with closed doors and windows. 

So what Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier has that is extra special? 

It uses Medical Grade H13 HEPA filter which filters more pollutants than an ordinary filter! It has a 3 step filtration that manages large particles on the first layer, dander and microbes on the second and neutralizing odor on the third.

Looking sleek and minimalist, it does not look gaudy at all so it will not ruin any aesthetic to your home. Do not be fooled by it's simple exterior as it can produce hard work and efficiency for your comfort. 

With its 360 degrees filtration, effectively filters fur, dander and microbes from all around no matter where it is placed and it can cover up to 80m2 of room space! That is a lot! It also has a Trademark Pet Guardian feature targets odor specifically from pets and neutralizes it effectively. 

Other specifications:

✅ It has a PM 2.5 counter so you can monitor your room's air quality.

✅ Has SilentMotor-VX™ which you can set the noise level at 20dB that is barely audible! But do take note that if you need the Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier to work at its full potential (usually when you start to use it for the first time and/if your room need that extreme cleaning), you may have to set the fan at high speed which can be rather loud. Their medium setting is pretty decent for day use and low setting is perfect for quiet night sleeps.

✅ Speaking of night sleeps, it does have a Night Light Toggle which not only lowers the motor/fan sounds but also have the light off for those who requires total darkness or on for a comforting night light.

✅  It has an Anion Mode or Healthy Ion Toggle which gives out negatively charged ions. Anion is also known as vitamins from the air. It is beneficial to our health and bodies.

✅ There is real-time usage monitoring with WIFI activation. You may download their free app so you can check and access Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier wherever you are.

✅ Has a handle for easy handling.

✅ It has a Child lock against curious fingers.

✅ It has a 5-year Warranty.

✅ Same day Free Delivery.

✅ It has a filter replacement reminder. It is recommended for you to change the 3-in-1 HEPA filter every 6-12 months, depending on air quality and usage! The proprietary filter costs $70, you will be sent a link to the product page once you place a purifier order. The first purifier comes with a FREE 3-in-1 HEPA filter.

My personal experience:

Jhon and I love the Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier. It looks simple but can do so much for our home. I had placed the air purifier throughout 3 rooms, our living room, our bedroom (door and windows always opened) and even Abg Jamil's bedroom (door open agape and windows closed throughout the day) with ease.

In average, our home particle reading was about 10μg/m3 which is pretty decent and normal. But guess what? After the air purifier has done its work, my room's reading went as low as 1μg/m3! Crazy or what? At night, Abg Jamil would smoke after a tiring day at work but behind closed doors and when we are all in our respective rooms. But you know how smoke goes everywhere; every nook and cranny which includes the gaps under the door.

So despite his efforts to block the cigarette smell, it is impossible to block it entirely. At night, I place Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier in the living room. Initially, the reading was 11μg/m3 then eventually 7μg/m3 but when the cigarette smoke and smell starts to seep out, it read as 45+μg/m3! So I just let it run overnight and let it do its deed.

It is really inaudible at its lowest setting and I am still amazed on how well it filters out dust, allergens and other particles. I am eager to use it during haze period too which I bet it will do its job with flying colors. I highly encourage Cosmo Prime® Air Purifier to anyone who is hunting for the right air purifier.

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