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Cat Adoption and Ownership in Singapore - How Much Does it Cost?
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 chea...
4 July 2019
13 Animal Shelters for Puppy, Kitten and Rabbit Adoption in Singapore (Some Are Free!)
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 pu...
3 July 2019
Would You Pay $1,000~ Per Month To Rent A Place Before Marriage? Illustrator Shares How She Did It
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 marri...
3 July 2019
Where to Watch the NDP 2019 Fireworks for Free (Plus, Cheap Staycations Under $300!)
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...
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 kind who...
1 July 2019
GoJek vs Grab vs Comfort Taxis in Singapore - Which Is The Cheapest?
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...
24 June 2019
Price Guide To 11 Best Steaks In Singapore For Every Budget
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...
21 June 2019
StrawberryNet vs Sephora Singapore - Which Is Cheaper? Is StrawberryNet Legit?
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 o...
13 June 2019
3 Expensive But Common LTA Fines in Singapore to Avoid
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)...
11 June 2019
Would You Pay $599 For The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer?
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 clean...
6 June 2019