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Entertainment
Freebies Singapore: The Ultimate List of Places to Get Free Food, Concerts, Parking & More
Singaporeans love to complain about the high cost of living, yet we rarely bother to take advantage of the free stuff that is actually available in the country. Hey, we...
11 July 2019
5 Korean Makeup Brands & Online Stores in Singapore for K-Beauty under $10
Fitness & Beauty
5 Korean Makeup Brands & Online Stores in Singapore for K-Beauty under $10
Soft brows, tinted lips and cherry cheeks — Korean makeup is great because not only does it enhance your features in a natural, subtle way, but it’s also relatively inexpensive...
10 July 2019
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Fitness & Beauty
Semi-Permanent Makeup Prices in Singapore — Is It Worth The Money?
You’ve probably heard of eyelash extensions and eyebrow embroidery, but did you know — aesthetics salons are now offering eyeliner and lipstick tattoos, and bb cream “infusions” into your skin? For...
8 July 2019
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Credit Cards
KLOOK Promo Codes in Singapore for Credit Card Discounts, Promotions & More
Fuelling our wanderlust is expensive business, yet somehow many Singaporeans manage to afford vacations on seemingly every long weekend, and in June and December. How? With budget flights and discounted...
5 July 2019
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Budgeting
Cat Adoption and Ownership in Singapore – How Much Does it Cost?
Some say the world is split into cat and dog people. I don’t believe that, but if I had to choose, I’m 100% #TeamCat. And you know what? Cats are...
4 July 2019
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Budgeting
13 Animal Shelters for Puppy, Kitten and Rabbit Adoption in Singapore (Some Are Free!)
I’m a huge advocate of pet adoption in Singapore — you probably would be too, if you knew as much I do about the horrible breeding practices of the puppy...
3 July 2019
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Property
Would You Pay $1,000~ Per Month To Rent A Place Before Marriage? Illustrator Shares How She Did It
Many Singaporeans think that renting a house is throwing away money. Young, unmarried Singaporeans tend to stay with their family until they get married, which is usually between the age...
3 July 2019
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Entertainment
Where to Watch the NDP 2019 Fireworks for Free (Plus, Cheap Staycations Under $300!)
Depending on how much you love Singapore, you might or might not really care about the National Day holiday (9 Aug). But the one thing everybody loves — regardless of...
2 July 2019
Power Bank Buying Guide – 5 Affordable Brands Like Xiaomi, ValueClub & More
Budgeting
Power Bank Buying Guide – 5 Affordable Brands Like Xiaomi, ValueClub & More
If you only use your smartphone to dinosaur way — so just for calls and texts — then 1 full charge might last you the day. But if you’re the...
1 July 2019
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Transportation
GoJek vs Grab vs Comfort Taxis in Singapore – Which Is The Cheapest?
Ride-hailing is a very lucrative business in Singapore. And although there’ve been many players who’ve tried to join the fray, few of them ever had a chance against Grab and...
24 June 2019
best steaks singapore
Dining
Price Guide To 11 Best Steaks In Singapore For Every Budget
When you think “fine dining”, most people imagine sipping on red wine, savouring a medium-rare steak. That could be true – many of the best steaks in Singapore cost upwards...
21 June 2019
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Fitness & Beauty
StrawberryNet vs Sephora Singapore – Which Is Cheaper? Is StrawberryNet Legit?
As a self-professed beauty junkie, I’m always looking for good lobang to shop for branded makeup. I recently learnt about StrawberryNet, which is an online makeup store based in Hong...
13 June 2019
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Transportation
3 Expensive But Common LTA Fines in Singapore to Avoid
Nothing ruins your day faster than receiving a traffic fine. Whether you knowingly or unknowingly violated one of the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) sacred road violations – it doesn’t matter....
11 June 2019
Dyson hair dryer singapore price
Fitness & Beauty
Would You Pay $599 For The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer?
Dyson has a knack for coming up with overpriced gadgets that actually sell like hotcakes despite the hefty price tag. First there was the vacuum cleaners – so sleek, so...
5 June 2019
durian delivery singapore
Dining
Durian Delivery Singapore Price Guide 2019 – Same-Day Delivery? No Problem!
As someone who’s equal parts lazy and greedy, I completely approve of durian delivery services. I mean, most of us don’t have the time and energy to rush down to...
4 June 2019
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Home Loans
Refinancing vs Repricing: What are the Differences?
Most people confuse repricing and refinancing as they both essentially point to switching up your home loan for another with lower interest rates. So what is the difference between the...
3 June 2019
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Family
3 Alternatives to Placing Your Parents in a Nursing Home
Singapore’s elderly population is projected to grow exponentially. Based on projections from the UN, 47% of Singapore’s total population will be aged 65 years or older in 2050. With the government...
29 May 2019
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Family
5 Baby Fairs To Buy Baby Essentials in Singapore – Are They Worth it? (2019)
These days, it seems like there is always a version of a baby fair going on in Singapore. If you have ever been to a baby fair, you’d know that...
23 May 2019
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Budgeting
Sheng Siong Supermarket Singapore – Prices, Delivery, Outlets & More
I used to hate Sheng Siong supermarkets – the fresh food section always had wet floors and smelled of muddy, unwashed veggies. Like many millennials, I was #TeamNTUCFairprice for the longest...
21 May 2019
car rental singapore
Transportation
Car Rental in Singapore – Guide to Cheap Car Rentals for Singaporeans & Expats
Public transport in Singapore is awesome and all, but there are times when you’d REALLY rather not deal with it. Such as when you have to corral your kids, your...
17 May 2019
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Career
How Do Influencers Make Money & How Much Do They Earn?
We all know influencer marketing exists – just open Instagram and you’ll be bombarded with girls in bikinis, taking selfies with the newest “health supplements” and other trendy products. Oh,...
16 May 2019
daiso singapore makeup
Fitness & Beauty
$2 Daiso Makeup & Skincare Products To Try: Colour-Correcting Primers, “Designer” Eyelashes & More
As an avid fan of Daiso in Singapore, I’ve explored almost every outlet and every aisle of the $2 paradise. I say “almost” because there’s one section I always, always...
13 May 2019
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This Versus That
How Much Cheaper Is It To Own A Motorcycle Than A Car in Singapore?
When a friend of mine casually mentioned that he only pays $0.65 to park his motorcycle for an entire day, I nearly spit water in his face. I pay the...
8 May 2019
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Dining
Starbucks Coffee Prices in Singapore – Are They The Same Islandwide?
Earlier this year, I was served #shookt tea when I found out that McDonald’s charges us different prices at different outlets in Singapore. Many of our readers were surprised too,...
7 May 2019
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Dining
Halal Catering in Singapore: Affordable Halal Buffet & BBQ Caterers Price List
It is almost that time of the year again; when I notice the smell of delicious curries and spices wafting through the HDB corridors, as the makciks prepare for their annual...
6 May 2019