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Christmas Decorations Singapore Guide: 9 Must-Buys From Daiso!
Shopping
Christmas Decorations Singapore Guide: 9 Must-Buys From Daiso!
There are people like my aunt who, year after year, spend hundreds of dollars on scented candles, fancy figurines and other Christmas decorations. And...
6 December 2018
Singaporeans Share 6 Top Renovation Budgeting Tips
Property
Singaporeans Share 6 Top Renovation Budgeting Tips
This post was written in collaboration with Qanvast. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
28 November 2018
Considering Moving To Ulu Punggol? Here's Our Punggol Survival Guide
Property
Considering Moving To Ulu Punggol? Here's Our Punggol Survival Guide
It's true - Punggol is hardly anyone's dream estate. But while it's no Tampines or Bishan, it sure is getting there. There are waterfront HDB flats, t...
26 November 2018
U Stars Supermarket Review - Is It Cheaper Than RedMart & NTUC?
Shopping
U Stars Supermarket Review - Is It Cheaper Than RedMart & NTUC?
You can ask anyone: Since I moved into my own home, I've morphed into a full-blown auntie who gets excited about stuff like spin mops and cheap toothp...
22 November 2018
4 Easy Ways To "Earn" Money While On Holiday
Travel
4 Easy Ways To "Earn" Money While On Holiday
Okay, okay. I know the whole point of a vacation is to be spectacularly unproductive, and making money isn't exactly a priority. Most of us use our pa...
21 November 2018
Xiaomi Singapore Price Guide - Top Xiaomi Products vs The "Original" Brands
This Versus That
Xiaomi Singapore Price Guide - Top Xiaomi Products vs The "Original" Brands
I don't like to support fake stuff, but Xiaomi is impossible to resist. The Chinese brand has literally mastered the art of copying the most popular (...
16 November 2018
RateX Singapore - Online Shopping With "Auto" Promo Codes?
Shopping
RateX Singapore - Online Shopping With "Auto" Promo Codes?
In this day and age, all "shopping" is by default "online shopping" - which is why RateX is such a godsend. If you're wondering what it is, the ‘x’ in...
15 November 2018
Grab Drivers: Should You Consider GoJek, Ryde and Taxi Companies Instead?
Transportation
Grab Drivers: Should You Consider GoJek, Ryde and Taxi Companies Instead?
The private car hire scene has been booming in the recent years, and many locals have taken to driving for income. Depending on how many hours you clo...
15 November 2018
Google Wifi Singapore Guide - How Much & How Useful?
Budgeting
Google Wifi Singapore Guide - How Much & How Useful?
Since it was introduced late last year, there's been quite a bit of hoo-ha regarding Google Wifi in Singapore. First things first, let it be known tha...
12 November 2018
Best Refrigerators in Singapore - Which Fridge Should You Choose?
Shopping
Best Refrigerators in Singapore - Which Fridge Should You Choose?
Refrigerators are pricey, but a must-have in every modern kitchen. A basic top-mount fridge costs at least $500, while larger ones with more features...
31 October 2018