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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
cheap buffets singapore
Dining
15 Cheap Buffets in Singapore Under $15++ to Eat Your Fill At (2019)
In Singapore, most of all-you-can-eat buffets cost upwards of $30++, which is pretty pricey. Sure, they may serve expensive seafood, but really, how many Alaskan king crab legs can you...
9 May 2019
mcst condo singapore
Property
How Do You Spot a Good MCST That Will Take Care of Your Condo?
Not all condo management teams are equal. If you want to live in a condominium that stays well-maintained through the years, you better pick a good one. Actually, what does...
9 May 2019
car motorcycle singapore comparison
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
starbucks menu prices singapore
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
halal catering buffet
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
geylang serai bazaar 2019 ramadan
Dining
Geylang Serai Bazaar 2019 – 5 Hipster F&Bs That Didn’t Increase Prices
There’s a lot to be excited about for the Geylang Serai bazaar 2019. Last year, the “Ramadan” bazaar got lots of flak for the notoriously high rental fees, and for...
6 May 2019
student meals singapore
Dining
9 Non-Fast Food Restaurants With Student Meals Under $10
Sure, school means maths, science and exams, but it also means you get to dine at restaurants for as cheap as under $10, which is almost unheard of in Singapore....
30 April 2019
confinement tingkat
Family
7 Confinement Food Tingkat Caterers in Singapore to Order Nutritious Food From after Birth
Confinement food catering is gaining popularity among mothers who cannot afford a live-in confinement lady. If there is a mother, mother-in-law, or auntie who can help, you may not need...
30 April 2019
house cleaning services singapore
Budgeting
5 House Cleaning Services in Singapore You Can Rely On To Keep Your Home Spick and Span
Don’t want to waste your weekend doing household chores yet not ready to commit to a live-in maid? A cleaning service or agency might be the answer to your problem....
26 April 2019
ishopchangi
Shopping
Guide To iShopChangi – Duty-Free Online Shopping in Singapore
For people like me who make effort to head to Changi Airport hours before my flight just to go duty-free shopping, iShopChangi is a real godsend. I say first ah:...
25 April 2019
landed property in singapore terrace house
Property
Can Average Singaporeans Actually Afford To Buy Landed Houses?
The other day, one of our colleagues randomly lamented about how it’s as good as impossible for Singaporeans to afford landed properties in Singapore anymore (“the only way is to...
25 April 2019
Applecare singapore
Budgeting
AppleCare Plus & Extended Warranties – Worth It Or Not?
I use an iPhone, work on a MacBook Pro, and carry an iPad Mini on the go, but the truth is, prior to this article, I didn’t think or know...
18 April 2019
aircon bill singapore
Budgeting
How to Save on Your Aircon Bill: 5 Ways to Beat the Heat Without Turning on the Aircon 24/7
Air conditioning is about as vital to life to some Singaporeans as air, food, and water. That’s because it can get crazy hot in Singapore, and for many households, that...
18 April 2019
free zumba classes singapore
Fitness & Beauty
Free Zumba Classes in Singapore 2019 – It’s Not Only For Aunties!
Zumba is a workout trend that has gained popularity in recent years, especially among older ladies. Even though it seems like the new line dance, it’s actually a great a...
17 April 2019
best burger singapore
Dining
Best Burgers Singapore Price Guide (2019) – 9 Trending Restaurants To Check Out
I don’t know how I missed the memo, but with the opening of Shake Shack and Burger & Lobster in Singapore, burgers are officially trending. Gone are the days when...
17 April 2019
Planning a Funeral Service in Singapore – What to Do When a Loved One Dies & How Much It Costs
Budgeting
Planning a Funeral Service in Singapore – What to Do When a Loved One Dies & How Much It Costs
We don’t like to talk about death. It’s not a happy topic. Thinking about it is worse. It just reminds us how it’ll all end for ourselves and all we...
17 April 2019
cost of diabetes treatment singapore
Healthcare
Diabetes in Singapore – Guide to Cost of Screening, Treatment & Medication
Not sure if you got the memo, but diabetes is a major problem here in Singapore. Consider the following sobering statistics: Close to 10% of Singaporeans have diabetes. For Singaporeans...
17 April 2019
infant cares in singapore 2018
Family
Infant Cares in Singapore 2019: PCF Sparkletots vs My First Skool vs Others
It feels like just the other day when you whooped with joy (and relief) at the arrival of your baby. Now, all too soon, your maternity leave is over and...
16 April 2019
infantcares in the cbd singapore
Family
Top 14 Infant Cares in Singapore’s CBD for Working Parents (2019 Price List)
When looking for the best infant care for your little one, location is a key factor. Most people either put the bub near home or their workplace. An infant care near your...
16 April 2019
formula milk powder singapore price comparison
Budgeting
Formula Milk Powder Prices in Singapore – Dumex vs Aptamil vs Similac vs NAN
Formula milk powder is not cheap. In fact, over the last 10 years, there has been a 120% increase in formula milk prices. So much so that PM Lee had to...
16 April 2019
pokemon center singapore
Shopping
Pokemon Center At Jewel Changi Airport – 15 Things Under $15
There’s a lot of buzz around the recent opening of the Pokemon Center at Jewel Changi Airport. It is, after, the first official Pokemon store outside of Japan. However, as...
15 April 2019
tanjong pagar korean food
Dining
Tanjong Pagar Korean Food Price Guide: Kimchi Jigae, Korean BBQ and Fried Chicken (2019)
The Tanjong Pagar district has so many Korean restaurants, it might as well be called the “Little Korea” of Singapore. And although I’ll never understand the K-pop and K-drama craze,...
15 April 2019
pokemon center singapore jewel changi airport
Shopping
Pokemon Center Singapore Price Guide — Nope, Not Everything Is Cheaper In Japan!
Anyone who knows me can vouch for my obsession with Pokemon – I’ve played every “colour” on every console, including the newest Pokemon Let’s Go on the Nintendo Switch. So...
15 April 2019
laundry services singapore 2018
Budgeting
Laundry Services in Singapore – Price Comparison of 7 Affordable Laundromats
Laundry services in Singapore are growing in popularity, perhaps because doing laundry is one of life’s most terrible chores, right next to ironing. (Dishes, I can tolerate. Mopping, I find therapeutic....
15 April 2019