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3 Affordable Online Pet Stores Offering The Best Services In Singapore

George Eliot once said: “Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.”

Animals are creatures that love us genuinely without judgment that even words cannot describe the bond we form with our pets. Most of the times, the loyal and affectionate bond formed goes way beyond the “master and pet” relationship that people treat them as members of the family.

With that special bond, you only want what is best for your pet. This is why it is extremely important for you to find a store that sells the right food, accessories, and pet care products. Look no further, as this list will give you four of the best online pet stores in the country. Furthermore, these prices are inclusive of GST already (no hidden costs yay!).

1. DOGGY FRIEND

Doggy Friend maybe one of the cheapest online pet stores out there but their services are optimum. Looking at their user-friendly website that is easy to navigate, I saw a wide range of dog and cat food brands. You will definitely find a product and price that suits you best.

Doggy Friend, as a company, focuses on pet supplies such as clothing pieces, toys, dental accessories, and food supplements. Currently, they are having promotions on food including: Bow Wow Treats Mix N Match: 3 for $10 and Special Dog Wet Food (400g) for S$2.55. While their ongoing online sale is mainly on toys including: Qoo Santa Pet Toys for S$2.50 and JU-BE Bowling Pin for S$6.

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And if you want to give a present for your pet loving friend but you do not know what to get him or her, you may buy a Doggy Friend gift certificate instead. Their gift certificates range from S$10-S$50.

Website: doggyfriend.com.sg

2. PETS’ STATION

One of the pet stores that date way back is Pets’ Station. From a family business that emerged in 1969, Pets’ Station had rapidly expanded over the years. With over thousands of products available at competitive prices, you can expect a variety of premium pet supplies that are exclusive to their shop alone. What is special about Pets’ Station is that they offer grooming services (for as low as S$45) and sell cute pets too at their 7 physical stores islandwide.

Are you eager to browse through their products? Then, grab the chance to participate in their warehouse sale this coming Saturday and Sunday!

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Website: petsstation.com.sg

Outlets: 7 store locations

3. KOHE PETS

Where else can you find an online shop that is convenient, easy to navigate, accessible, and offers free samples?

Yes your read that right! Kohe Pets online shop regularly offers free samples for their products so you will find it easier to decide the perfect treat that your pet will truly like.

Furthermore, Kohe Pets has a huge selection of more than 2,500 reasonably priced products ranging from the popular brands to the unique brands that are hard to find in Singapore. Their focus leans more on healthy and whole pet foods. According to testimonials, their deliver is swift as customers receive their orders usually on the next day.

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Lastly, Kohe Pets are always generous with their promotions that some items are set to 20% off or Buy 1 Get 1 Free scheme!

Website: kohepets.com.sg

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8 Telltale Signs That You Are Seriously Devoted To Online Shopping

Almost every human soul on Earth loves shopping! Who does not appreciate the rush they get while picking the perfect outfit? Then, a few decades down the road came the Internet. Marrying these two resulted to the growth of E-commerce and online shopping, especially in Singapore.

In 2014, a website called Flipit found that 50% of E-commerce traffic in Singapore came from the mobile devices. The accessibility to efficient Internet connection in our country led more and more people to shift their buying power online. With famed websites such as Zalora, Qoo10, Taobao, Lazada, and Rakuten, there has been an ongoing debate whether traditional physical stores are losing their appeal.

Previous Paypal research showed that the size of Singapore’s online shopping market reached S$1.1 billion in 2010 and it is forecasted to hit S$4.4 billion by this year. The elevated power of E-commerce has two sides namely: positive and negative. Positively, it brings convenience as it can save one’s money and time. Negatively, it brings susceptibility to serious devotion and addiction.

On that note, here are the 8 Telltale Signs That You Are Seriously Devoted To Online Shopping:

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1. If you open your bag or purse, you will see a bunch of deposit slips from different online shops.

2. Most of the time, you would have an open tab in your browser with a full shopping cart waiting for you to pursue your purchase.

3. Every minute of your free time in home and work is spent scrolling through Instagram, Carousell, and other online retailers.

4. Your daily routine will not be complete without doing rounds of browses through your favorite online shops to see their new arrivals and sale items.

5. You receive packages via mail that you forgot you once ordered.

6. You get uncomfortable and anxious when you think about shopping in physical stores.

7. Your heart races when you read an email announcing that the online ship has an ongoing sale.

8. You bought the same thing twice by accident.

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If more than 5 signs apply to you, perhaps you should re-consider your online shopping habits along with the other 1.2 million Singaporean online shoppers (i.e., above the age of 18 years old only) out there!

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6 Genius Hacks You Can Use At Grocery Stores

Grocery stores, like any other businesses, are looking for ways to make profit. This is why they have used strategies and psychological obstacles to entice customers to put more items in the basket. Combat those strategies by knowing the genius hacks shared by store employees, food experts, and industry analysts. Here are several of them:

1. BE AWARE OF SENSORY STIMULATION

Imagine the smell of baked breads mixed with the fresh smell of flowers. Very enticing to the senses, am I right? This is why newly baked goods and fresh flowers are placed near the front door. The goodness of smell will surely make you feel hungry, and keep your mood up! Furthermore, bright colors will inspire you to purchase more.

2. LISTEN TO UPBEAT MUSIC

Some supermarkets play relaxing music that can help slower down one’s heartbeat and later on lead to more purchases (i.e., about 29% more). An inexpensive way to beat this trick is to listen to upbeat music with your headphones or earphones. Grocery shopping never sound this good!

3. BULK IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER

Consumers think that when they buy something in bulk, they end up having a better deal. But, that is not always true. For example, individual avocados are always cheaper than grouped ones.

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Be vigilant and analyze the total price first.

4. KNOW THE BEST DAYS TO SHOP

Imagine a crowded supermarket on weekends – the queues are longer and the products are nearly running out. It makes you want to grab more of what you need before the stocks are gone. Researchers examined this phenomenon and they found that consumers tend to purchase more in crowded days because they subconsciously want to be a part of the group. Forget belonging-ness, Mondays and Tuesdays are the best days to shop!

5. KNOW THE BEST TIME TO BUY MEAT

Determine the time when your butcher marks down the prices of meat and purchase accordingly. Usually it is between 8 to 10 am but the timings depend on the operating hours of your local supermarket.

6. TRUST YOUR ROUTINES

Look at your last grocery receipt, chances are, approximately 80% of those items were the items you bought a week ago or the week before. It is good to trust your routines by having the previous receipt along when you shop. With that receipt, you can tell when something is on sale. That is when you must stock up.

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Shop smarter and save more! 🙂

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Awesome MUJI Hacks You Wouldn’t Want To Miss

For the past few decades, Japanese brands had been circulating the worldwide market. Valuing their historical significance, contemporary influence, and innovative style, Japan never seize to amaze its consumers. Myself included. Personally, there is one Japanese brand close to my heart and it is called MUJI.

MUJI’s products are not only simple but also efficient. Most of their products are practical such as the “CT LINEN POLY SOFT BOX OBLONG“, a foldable fabric storage box for only S$13.

Curated by Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., MUJI upholds the philosophy of bringing quality products at lower prices. This is because of their intensive selection for raw materials. A testament of that are their stationery items including office supplies, packaging items, acrylic storage, desktop items, and handphone accessories with prices ranging from S$0.90-S$49.

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Given that their prices are reasonable, you can still save further by using these tips:

1. SHOP ONLINE WITH CUPONATION

CupoNation has a huge database of the coupon codes and deals across Singapore. If you browsed through their coupon codes and discounted deals for MUJI this September 2015, you would see that you might avail the following offers in MUJI’s online store:

a. 10% on Women’s Linen products

b. 10% OFF + Free Delivery on Selected Travel Items

c. 10% OFF on Spring Accessories

d. 10% OFF on Kids Linen products

e. 10% OFF on Men’s Linen items

2. GO DIRECTLY TO THE SALE ITEMS PAGE

If you are shopping in a rush, you may skip CupoNation but go directly to the “SALE ITEMS” page. In this page, you would see that there are two types of special offers namely: sale items and limited offers. As the name suggests, limited offers are available for a shorter period of time compared to the sale items.

Let me be the good messenger as I tell you that the sale items boast in an array of clothing articles such as French Linen Boat Neck Dress for S$48.30 (U.P. S$69) and Linen Cropped Easypants for S$34.30 (U.P. S$49.00). While, the limited offers include the Gel Ink Pens for S$1.44 (U.P. S$1.60) and the Ochiwata Duster Set for S$7.47 (U.P. S$8.30).

3. SPEND AN AFFORDABLE AMOUNT ON UNIQUE, QUIRKY, AND COOL ITEMS

Feeling adventurous does not have to be expensive! You can save money on unique, quirky, and cool authentic Japanese items by shopping at MUJI. For instance, you may try their selection of special and tasty snacks and desserts such as white chocolate strawberry, scallop rice kit, and pretzel mustard.

Also, dig into the cool and innovative items such as the “HANDY SHREDDER” which is a stand-alone portable shredder for your everyday use. It is available for S$11.

Image Credits: www.muji.com.sg

4. FOLLOW THE DEALS

It can be overwhelming when you go inside the store. So, come prepared by stalking them on social media. Get the inside scoop of their store activities, product launches, and latest deals by following facebook.com/muji.sg.

Currently, the revamped Paragon outlet include the first Café&Meal MUJI as well as the following in-store deals:

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Perfect Places To Buy The Cheapest Perfume And Other Fragrances In Singapore

Singapore is a haven not only for food or gadget lovers but also for the fashionistas! It seems that the country offers some of the cheapest branded goods in Asia. That being said, most of the tourists that come to the Lion City are in search of the best fragrances available. Ease your search by checking out this list:

1. CHANGI AIRPORT

Fragrances in Changi Airport are cheaper that the rest because they are free of tax. They have a wide range of designer brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Bvlgari, Burberry, Elizabeth Arden, Karl Lagerfeld, and Calvin Klein. Furthermore, there are ongoing specials that you cannot resist such as the S$25.50 ACCA KAPPA fragrance!

You can save more than S$19 by buying the Calvin Klein’s CK Free that is priced at S$45.85 (U.P. S$65.50). Also, one of the best-selling brands out there – Davidoff Cool Water is now priced at S$45.57 (U.P. S$65.10).

2. MUSTAFA CENTRE

This list would not be complete without the only 24-hour shopping center in Singapore called Mustafa Centre. Famed for its bargain prices, shops at Mustafa Centre offer an array of product selections. If you are buying fragrances in bulk, go to Level 1. There, you will find different fragrances, household items, books, cosmetics, electronics, shoes, watches, and so much more.

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Because of the competitive prices in Mustafa, most would go there to buy in extremely large quantities in order to increase their savings.

3. LUCKY PLAZA

Nestled in the bustling Orchard Road, is a hub for affordable products called Lucky Plaza. While most of the shops along the road are catering to high-end customers, Lucky Plaza is unique as it speaks to the hearts of the budget shoppers. Mostly on the ground floor, you will find varieties of perfumes that are available at the lowest prices. The branded fragrances are cheaper than most because you can purchase them in sample sizes. If you are undecided or are adventurous in your selection then, it is the ideal place for you!

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Friendly reminders, get the best deal by politely asking if you can bargain for the price. Then, always ask the total price of the purchase including the GST.

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