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Run With Life-Sized Dinosaurs At Jurassic Mile

As you bring more focus to your health this year, it is important to include running or jogging to your fitness regimen. The health benefits of running and jogging include improving one’s cardiovascular fitness, strengthening bones and muscles, burning plenty of kilojoules, and maintaining a healthy weight.

Goal setting for running and jogging vary for each individual. For others it may be a tool to help them compete in marathons and fun runs. While, some people use running and jogging to achieve their desired weight. If you are a beginner, you should start with brisk walking, progress to jogging, and work your way up to running This may take a couple of months to achieve.

Add life to your running or jogging trail by considering the newly opened Changi Jurassic Mile. Travel where no man has been – to the pre-historic land of Dinosaurs. You read that right!

The Changi Jurassic Mile is Singapore’s newest and biggest permanent outdoor display of life-sized dinosaurs. You and your loved ones can now interact with dinosaurs while you jog, run, or cycle along the trail. This trail stretches from the Changi Airport to the East Coast Park.

About twenty-two different pre-historic creatures can be found in the trail. Amazing creatures from nine different species occupy the 1-kilometer path. These creatures come with information boards and growling noises in the background. The visual and sensorial installations will truly bring life to your usual jog!

The Jurassic Mile includes the Tyrannosaurus Rex, which towers for about 5 meters. You will also see different carnivorous species, herbivorous species, defensive dinosaurs, as well as the flying dinosaurs. Create a game with your children and let them spot and name each dinosaur. From a towering Tyrannosaurus Rex to gigantic dinosaur eggs, visitors will be amazed by the life-like installations inside the Changi Jurassic Mile.

Invite your friends or family as you travel by foot or by cycling from HUB & SPOKE or from East Coast Park via the Changi Coastal Park Connector. It is open for 24 hours. Entrance is free on Mondays to Thursdays. No need to book a slot.

However, you must book a slot if you are visiting on a Friday or a weekend. Entrance is still free. To ensure safe distancing, you must book a slot online from October 16 to January 3. Book a slot here.

Image Credits: pixabay.com

Look out for bicycle rental shops and cafes spread throughout the trail to enrich your experience.

8 Shopping Traps That Make You Spend More

Have you ever experienced going into a shopping mall or an online shop with a list in mind, and ended up buying more? Whether you shopped with an empty stomach or got entangled with several marketing strategies, stores can employ tricks to make you spend more. It is best to increase your awareness on the subtle, psychological, and clever marketing traps to help you save more money on your next bill.

On that note, here are 8 Shopping Traps That Make You Spend More:

#1: CHILDREN’S OPINION

As the Yuletide season approaches, many stores offered colorful options for children. Children have a strong influence on what goes inside the carts. Supermarkets purposely place cereals, toys, and sugary treats at a kid-friendly level. Avoid giving in to your child’s desires by leaving him or her at home when you are grocery shopping.

#2: VICTIMS OF FREE SHIPPING

The truth is, free shipping is not “free”. Retailers have already factored in the shipping costs before they release their prices. It is easy to be lured with “free shipping”, especially when you are purchasing several items online. You just have to pay an extra S$5 to S$10 on an item just to get the free shipping option. This ensures that you end up buying more than what you expect.

#3: HIDDEN NECESSITIES

Daily necessities such as dairy, bread, eggs, etc. are placed at the back of the store and far away from each other so you will be encouraged to travel the whole store to get it. Once you have travelled, you probably got more that what you initially needed. Consider going straight to the back of the store and keep your shopping list on hand.

#4: LURED BY THE NUMBERS GAME

Retailers are smart! Instead of putting a price of S$5 on a product, they will put an irregular price of S$4.99 or S$4.96 to make you think that you have scored a better deal. What’s more? They will also add the illusion of saving more money by buying more of their products. These seemingly small details actually work.

#5: ATTRACTIVE SALES

When you see the word “sale” advertised in a physical or an online store, you automatically think that you are getting a better deal. This may not always be the case. Just because something is on sale, does not mean that you have to buy it. Purchasing sale items overtime can get you on a trail of consistent overspending.

Sale traps include: “receive a free give when you spend…” and “buy 1, get 1 free”. The former may be giving away free items that the store could not sell. While, the latter is only useful for essential items such as food and toiletries.

#6: ENTICED BY THE AROMA

Imagine the smell of baked breads mixed with the fresh smell of flowers. Very attractive, 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!

Image Credits: pixabay.com

#7: RIGHT DAY TO SHOP

Interestingly, there is a “right” day to shop. Prices seem lower than usual during Tuesday and Wednesday. Moreover, you can get better discounts in the month of November. This month is so close to the Yuletide and year-end sales. You can also score good deals on January as retailers are trying to clear their stocks.

#8: RIGHT SIDE TO SHOP

Many grocery stores place popular items on the right side of the shelves to move shoppers from the left to the right. This is because all items throughout the store are strategically placed to follow the right path. Are you really saving more money by moving from left to right? Keep that in mind!

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Want to win 2D1N Staycation at Shangri-La & Fullerton? Here’s the Ultimate Guide to ShopBack’s Perfect 10.10!

The only App that pays you to shop

We all deserve to splurge on ourselves from time to time, and what better way to do it than with ShopBack’s perfect 10.10 Sale! In alliance with their #BetterTogether theme, they will be partnering up with multiple merchants to give you the best shopping experience! From Bubble teas at only $1 to 5-Star Hotel Staycation giveaways, here is our guide to the best 10.10 deals.

10.10 Facebook Perfect Livestream (9 Oct, 9pm)

Tune in to ShopBack SG Facebook on October 9th at 9PM and find out more on how to maximise your savings and earn more during 10.10. Stand a chance to win up to $4K worth of prizes!

Here’s a sneak peek of all giveaways and deals coming your way:

LIVE Staycation giveaway: 2D1N at Shangrila for 3 lucky winners (worth $1000++)
50% Cashback on Vouchers: GrabFood, GrabCar, foodpanda, Shopee, Qoo10, Golden Village, Cathay Cineplexes Vouchers (best price online!)
Lenovo Tab M10 worth $309
Lookfantastic Christmas Advent Calendar worth $149
MyProtein package worth $180
Pedro leather bag worth $79.90
Kinohimitsu 30-day package worth $69.90
Braunn TexStyle 7 Pro Steam Iron SI7042 worth $159
Braunn Multi Quick 9 Hand Blender worth $189

(RSVP HERE)

10.10 Flash Hour

This 10.10, we are giving you epic giveaways and special deals during specific timings throughout the day! Keep your fingers crossed and #keepshopping!

Here are some deals you can look forward to:

Bubble Tea @ only $1 (Limited Quantity)
Flash Giveaways
Epic Hourly Sales
Shopback’s Perfect 10 Challenge
Shopback’s Better Together Challenge

Click here for more information

10.10 Flash Giveaway

Make any purchase with ShopBack from 12mn – 1am / 12mn – 2pm / 10pm – 12mn to stand a chance to win many great prizes!

Take a look at all the prizes that you can win:

2D1N Staycation at Fullerton (X3)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (X2)
Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 (X1)
Microsoft Surface Buds (X1)
Prism+ X290 (X2)

How to participate:

Shop during the specific timings on 10.10
*Screenshot and upload your purchases on your IG or FB, tag ShopBack on Instagram or Facebook for a higher chance to win!

Winners will be announced on 13 Oct. Keep an eye on FB and IG!

Save big with 10.10 Challenges

You’re on your way to great savings when you open your Shopback app and participate in our exclusive 10.10 Challenges!

How to participate:

Open your ShopBack app
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ShopBack 10.10 Truth & Dare

We dare you… to tell the truth! Stand a chance to win a grand prize of $1,010 Cashback by participating in #ShopBack1010TruthDare mission.

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How to participate:

Must have a ShopBack account
Upload a screenshot of your total Cashback amount from the ShopBack App on your Instagram/ Facebook with the hashtag #ShopBack1010TruthDare
Caption it in 25 words or less: I love using ShopBack because “_______”
Tag 2 friends & ShopBack on Instagram or Facebook
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10.10 Epic Hourly Cashback: Deals and Vouchers

Fulfill all your shopping needs and save at the same time when you shop with our Epic Hourly upsizes! For more savings, download the Shopback Chrome extension if you’re shopping on desktop/ Web and find out exclusive Shopback promo codes that you can apply at checkout.

10.10 Highlights

All day upsizes and deals for all your shopping needs!

10.10 DBS Partnership

Receive an additional 5% Cashback when you shop using a DBS card!

Click here to find out more!

10.10 Citibank Partnership

Receive an additional 3% Cashback for purchase of vouchers & store credits on ShopBack when you pay with your Citi Credit Card!

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10.10 Standard Chartered Partnership

Get additional 5% cashback when you shop with your Standard Chartered Credit Cards!

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Refer A Friend (5-11 Oct)

Do you have any friends or loved ones to refer? Get $5 Bonus Cashback + extra $2 Lazada Coupon on your next Lazada order.

How it Works:

Share your referral link to your friends
Your friend signs up using your referral link and makes a purchase from 5-11 October
You both receive $5 in your ShopBack account instantly
You both qualify for the bonus reward and receive an App push by 15 Oct to collect the $2 Lazada Coupon

Start planning your wishlist ahead before October 10th and get ready for the frenzy of deals to come! Get all these awesome deals all at 9.9 ShopBack ShopFest now.

10.10 is part of ShopBack ShopFest ‘20 – A year-end festival of 5 sale events from 1 Sep – 12 Dec. They include 9.9, 10.10, 11.11, BFCM and 12.12.

How ShopBack Works

ShopBack is a platform that allows users to earn up to 30% cashback every time they make an online purchase from 500+ stores like Lazada, Shopee, Amazon, Foodpanda, Grab & more. ShopBack is free to join and is available on desktop, app store, play store and on browser extension. Learn more here.

Here are the two types of hair loss COVID-19 seems to be causing

Do you know that emotional stress from job loss and financial strain as a result of the pandemic contributes to hair loss? According to experts, there are exactly two types of hair loss COVID-19 seems to be causing. The names to note are telogen effluvium and alopecia areata.

Telogen effluvium

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The first type is termed as telogen effluvium. It is a condition where people lose more than the average amount of 50 to 100 hairs per day. Telogen effluvium usually begins several months after an individual goes through a stressful event.

Dr Shilpi Khetarpal, an associate professor of dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic, shares that with telogen effluvium, people are shedding more and growing less.

Alopecia areata

Image Credits: Health Digest

The other type of hair loss as a result of the pandemic is alopecia areata. Dr Mohammad Jafferany, a psychiatrist and dermatologist at Central Michigan University, notes that it’s a condition where the immune system attacks the hair follicles. It typically starts with a patch of hair on the scalp or beard.

“It is known to be associated with or exacerbated by psychological stress,” Jafferany said. Serious cases may see hair loss all over the body including eyebrows and eyelashes.

While good nutrition, stress-reduction exercises like yoga and meditation might work, it is also important to pay extra attention to the scalp.

SUBLIMIC Adenovital Scalp Treatment

In partnership with Shiseido Professional, Shinka at NEX is offering an advanced scalp care treatment you might be interested in. By revitalising your hair from the roots, SUBLIMIC Adenovital will boost the strength of each strand from the core to give you voluminous and resilient locks.

Bid goodbye to thinning hair or hair loss!

1-for-1 promotion on the SUBLIMIC Adenovital Scalp Treatment

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What’s more, you get to treat yourself and a friend to some tender loving care with a special 1-for-1 promotion exclusively at Shinka NEX from now till 30 Nov 2020! The treatment usually priced at $536 for 2 pax is now only $268 for all hair lengths. Applicable to new customers only.

In addition to that, you and your buddy can also stand a chance to win 1x SUBLIMIC Adenovital Scalp Power-Shot each (worth $100 each) after your treatment when you follow Shinka on Instagram (@shinkahairsalon) and like their promotion post.

To qualify, simply show your stylist proof of the follow and like on Instagram after completing your SUBLIMIC Adenovital Scalp Treatment. One winning pair will be selected at the end of October and November respectively.

Book an appointment today at Shinka NEX

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What are you waiting for? Book an appointment today by dialling 6481 2744.

Shinka Hair Salon at NEX
Address: 23 Serangoon Central, #04-26, Singapore 556083
Operating Hours: 11am – 8.30pm daily

Uniqlo celebrates Doraemon’s 50th anniversary with a special edition of Doraemon graphic t-shirts

Doraemon fans should not miss out on Uniqlo’s special launch of Doraemon UT Collection as part of Doraemon’s 50th anniversary!

Our favourite fictional character in the Japanese manga and anime series has brought many smiles to our childhood. You can look forward to graphic t-shirts with designs including popular characters, secret gadgets, and some “Stand by Me Doraemon 2” motifs.

Let’s take a look at what’s available for women, men, and kids.

WOMEN & MEN’S COLLECTION

There are a total of eight designs under the women & men’s collection. They are all priced at S$19.90.

DORAEMON UT #1

First up, we have a lovely side view of Doraemon with a text that reads:

“A cat-type robot from the 22nd century. Traveled back in time to watch over Nobita.”

This graphic t-shirt has no image at the back. It’s a classic white t-shirt with a simple graphic one can pair with shorts or jeans.

DORAEMON UT #2

Next, fans who are looking to show their love for Doraemon in a minimalistic way will find this design perfect. The graphic t-shirt in olive green comes with a logo on the left side that reads “ドラえもん”, which is literally Doraemon in Japanese.

DORAEMON UT #3

And how can we ever give up on black? This is the first design of the two black coloured graphic t-shirts available in the women & men’s collection. This piece features the back view of Doraemon filled with the magical items it’s capable of using.

DORAEMON UT #4

Taking a test and need a psychological memory boost? This navy blue graphic t-shirt with an 暗記パン Anki Pan might do the trick.

DORAEMON UT #5

This is the second design of the two black coloured graphic t-shirts available in the women & men’s collection. Let’s give Doraemon a break and shine some light on the characters in the Doraemon series!

DORAEMON UT #6

“Stand by Me Doraemon 2” is a follow-up to the 2014 film “Stand by Me Doraemon”. It was originally scheduled to release in Japan on Aug 8 but news has it that it has been postponed indefinitely. We shall be contented with this for now and await the release date!

DORAEMON UT #7

This graphic t-shirt is also part of the “Stand by Me Doraemon 2” movie. The artwork will probably make more sense when we finally get to watch the film.

DORAEMON UT #8

We love how this graphic design accurately encaptures Doraemon’s fear of mice. Well, if you have ever experienced getting your ears bitten off by a mouse… that should explain why.

KIDS’ COLLECTION

Want to play a match-up with your kids? Uniqlo’s kids’ collection has six designs with all items priced at S$12.90 each.

Some of the designs are strikingly similar to the adults’ collection so you know what to do if you’re planning to twin with your kids for a trip outdoors. Here’s it:

View the full Doraemon UT Collection here.