Now, more than ever, pets play an important role in enriching our lives. Whether you own a dog or a rabbit, these pets typically become a part of the family. Some pet owners go beyond dressing their pets by creating social media profiles for them. Creating their own identities strengthens their roles in your homes.
To protect your beloved pet’s identity, you may purchase a “pink identity card”. Do not rush to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) just yet! I am referring to the novelty products produced by two local companies. Both Plus Accessories and MyPetInc create tags resembling the pink NRIC. These products steer away from the traditional round pet collar tags to provide more information to identify your pets. Let us start with the products offered by Plus Accessories.
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At first glance, one will be shocked by how the wallet-size “pet IC” (i.e., retails for about S$25) looks somewhat like the actual identity card. It has all the necessary details such as the pet’s name, breed, date of birth, country of birth, and identity number. Moreover, it will feature a small picture of your pet. On the top, the card playfully says that it belongs to the Republic of Singapaw! Please note that it takes about 2 months after the confirmation of design to receive the product. What’s more, the Plus Accessories offer pet tags (i.e., about S$28 to S$38) and customized car displays.
On the other hand, MyPetInc was founded in 2014. Its founders created the company to “reunite lost pets with their owners in the fastest way possible”. They created a product that provides more information than a traditional dog collar tag. That being said, relevant information relating to the pet (e.g., health condition, allergies, or address) were considered. Each collar tag is uniquely made and personalized through your order. For instance, small dogs like Chihuahuas and Terriers will be offered smaller collar tags with measurements of 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm.
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What I like most about this tag is that it is waterproof and coated with a layer of material that claims to withstand scratches and bites from your furry pal. MyPetInc collar tag retails for about S$29.50.
For the holiday season, you may want to check these online shops out! 🙂
Giant often comes across as the supermarket that provides the best value for money in Singapore. With daily promotions, exclusive giveaways for its members and the highest discount for Seniors Citizens, Giant’s customers undoubtedly get the best bang for their buck. We are letting you in on the best tips to maximise your savings when shopping at Singapore’s best value supermarket!
The first order of business is to join the Giant Super Savers Club (GSSC) for free and receive instant rewards! Members gain first-hand access to promotion news before everyone else does! Enjoy member exclusive discounts on selected items and earn points in exchange for exciting deals! Do you know that members previously received a free pair of movie tickets just by spending $52 in a single receipt? How awesome was that!
Be rewarded for bringing a senior citizen in your household out for grocery shopping. Every Tuesday, Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents aged above 60 years enjoy 3% off their purchases storewide! Giant offers the BESTSenior Citizen deal in town because there is no limit on the total amount of purchase. Another incredible tip is that Seniors can double down on their savings by earning TapForMore points when they tap their Passion Cards.
Do you know that you can try standout products at amazing prices in Giant? Look out for items marked “Top Picks” as these have been specially selected by Giant for customers to enjoy high-quality premium products. Go ahead and try because there is a 7-day money-back-guarantee if customers are not satisfied with the product!
Don’t forget to check out Giant’s Dare To Compare since it guarantees the best prices for shoppers. For these products, feel assured that you will ALWAYS be paying the lowest possible price at Giant! That is because Giant will double the difference if it fails to deliver on this promise.
Even if you are buying promotion items, do not assume that you cannot earn bonus points! Simply tap your Passion Cards to earn 1 TapforMore point for every $1 spent at Giant. Since 150 TapForMore Points = $1 off, getting doubly rewarded means even more savings for Giant’s customers.
The final measure to maximise your savings would be to pay with the UOB Delight Card to earn up to 8% cash rebate. UOB Delight Card holders enjoy a further 10% discount for over 4000 products under Giant Housebrand & Giant Top Picks. They also receive complimentary home delivery with a minimum of $150 spend at Giant Hypermarkets. In this way, you can save the transport cost (more savings!) and never have to worry about carrying these heavy groceries home. A must-have credit card if you are tasked with getting the groceries from Giant in your household!
Promotional deals are updated on Giant’s website at 2359hrs daily. Always be sure to take advantage of the crazy promotions rolled out by Giant. Don’t say bojio.
Aside from owning luxury watches, one expensive hobbies that many Singaporeans partake in is collecting designer bags. Times have changed and fake designer bags are becoming harder to spot.
Consider these warning signs before purchasing a new bag:
DOES THE HISTORY CHECK OUT?
The first step to filtering out a counterfeit bag from a real one is to do your research. Familiarize yourself with the brand and the specific product that you want to purchase. If possible, inspect the overall craftsmanship of the product in person. Look at the hardware, material, shape, logo, and stitching. Go to the online forums to learn more about the specific history of a product.
For instance, Chanel stopped gold plating their hardware beyond 2009. This information is crucial. If you are interested to purchase a 2007 flap bag with gold hardware then, it should be plated.
IS IT MADE OF PREMIUM LEATHER?
No matter how much you try…you cannot fake leather! Leather items have a distinct smell and texture. If it smells like chemicals or glue, skip it. Premium leather should feel like it is soft yet dry.
How about for leather straps or handles? After a few weeks of wearing the bag, you may notice a slight discoloration of the straps or handles. This is normal. Fake leather handles will remain unchanged and shiny!
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Do not forget to study the cut of the leather too. Gucci bags will have the same cut of leather, especially around the interior zippered pocket.
DOES THE STITCHING SEEM UNEVEN OR SLANTED?
Sloppy stitching has no place in the luxury book. Notice how your new bag is stitched. Uneven, frayed, or slanted stitching is a sign of a poorly made item. It can potentially be a counterfeit!
You see, brands are known for owning specific stitching codes. These codes are key indicators of the product’s authenticity. For instance, Hermès’ famous stitches are handmade by craftsmen (or piqures sellier).
IS IT TOO LIGHT?
Notice the weight of the product. Quality hardware are typically made of metals such as gold and brass, which will not tarnish over a period of time. These metals are heavier than the metals found in the fake items. Furthermore, they do not show any imperfections.
It is important to note that counterfeit products are getting more sophisticated nowadays. Since some of them are using real metals, weight should not be your only determining factor.
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If you are not comfortable with distinguishing a real bag from a fake one then, you may seek help from professional sources. Interestingly, there are companies that offer authentication services through a photograph that you will send.
As Singaporeans, we are always on the hunt for good, and value for money deals, and one of the things that we hope to check all the boxes when we are hunting for such deals is good food. As such, we have rounded up a list of hotels offering 1-for-1 buffets when you use your credit cards.
Of course, credit cards have more than just 1-for-1 buffet promotions at hotels – different banks offers various percentage discounts and promotions on hotels, restaurants and cafes around Singapore too, so be sure to check for dining privileges with your respective bank’s websites!
We have decided to cover on hotel buffets as they are value for money when it comes to filling our tummies, so if you feel the same way, check out the list below!
*We will only be listing buffets and their prices which has 1-for-1 promotions, if you wish to check out other buffets or food each restaurant offers, please check out the link by clicking on the restaurant’s name.
Triple Three boasts an extensive international buffet selection daily, featuring fresh sashimi and sushi, seafood on ice, live cooking stations, a premium roast section and delectable desserts. If you love Japanese food, Triple Three is the choice to go being a Japanese-inspired restaurant. Be sure to make your money worth and indulge in plates after plates of seafood!
Lunch Buffet
Monday–Saturday: $78++ per adult; $28++ per child (6–12 years)
*Promotion ends 31st December for DBS/POSB cardholders, and 9th April 2019 for UOB cardholders.
SingSaver Exclusive Benefit: Get $50 cash reward when you sign up for a UOB Credit Card. This promotion is applicable for both new and existing card holders.
Cocobolo’s buffet dinner is only limited to the weekends, but this does not stop the sumptuous barbecue spread one can enjoy. Featuring a heavenly combination of charcoal-grilled premium meats and succulent seafood like New Zealand Angus Beef, Australian Rack of Lamb, Assorted Grilled Sausages, Stingray with Spicy Shrimp Paste, Tiger Prawns with Saffron Spices and Turmeric Spiced Squids, I bet you are already drooling while reading this!
Barbecue Buffet Dinner
Friday–Saturday: $68++ per adult; $34++ per child
*Promotion ends 31st December for UOB cardholders.
SingSaver Exclusive Benefit: Get $50 cash reward when you sign up for a UOB Credit Card. This promotion is applicable for both new and existing card holders.
Address: 76 Bras Basah Road, Level 1,Carlton Hotel, 189558
Café Mosaic offers an array of international delicacies that is bound to satisfy your taste buds! Choose from an assortment of appetisers and seafood on ice such as fresh Black Mussels and Tiger Prawns. Savour mouth-watering treats as you enjoy O.P Ribs served with Red Wine Reduction Mustard, or even prepare your own rojak! End your meal with desserts such as freshly baked pastries, cakes and sweet treats such as Crème Brûlée, Cheesecake, and Chocolate Mousse.
Buffet Dinner
Mondays–Sundays: $88++ per adult; $44++ per child
*Promotion ends 31st December for DBS/POSB/CITIBANK/OCBC/UOB cardholders.
SingSaver Exclusive Benefit:
– Get $50 cash reward when you sign up for a UOB Credit Card. This promotion is applicable for both new and existing card holders.
– Get $200 NTUC FairPrice or Takashimaya vouchers, or Grab promo codes upon approval for new customers when you sign up for a Citibank Credit Card. Get $50 NTUC FairPrice vouchers upon approval for existing customers.
– Get $100 cash back upon approval when you sign up for a OCBC Credit Card for new customers.
With a buffet spread that ranges from Asian to Western, it would definitely appeal to most! Fusing food, drink, and lifestyle in a sensational all-embracing concept, it offers a first of its kind multicultural, multi-generational, and multi-occasion F&B experience in an integrated and inspirational environment. 1-for-1 buffet is valid for lunch for OCBC cardholders, and dinner for DBS/POSB cardholders.
Lunch Buffet – International
Monday–Friday: $52++ per adult; $26++ per child (6 to 12 years)
*Promotion ends 31st December for OCBC cardholders.
Dinner Buffet – International
Mondays–Sundays: $72++ per adult; $36++ per child (6 to 12 years)
*Promotion ends 30th December for DBS/POSB cardholders.
SingSaver Exclusive Benefit: Get $100 cash back upon approval when you sign up for a OCBC Credit Card for new customers.
Kintamani serves authentic Halal Indonesian cuisine. If you are craving for the heat of sambal or tender rendang, Kintamani may just be the place for you to go. They offer a delectable buffet spread with authentic bites like Gado Gado Jakarta, Mee Soto Ayam, as well as mains such as Rendang Daging Sumatra and Tahu Telur Surabaya. Definitely a must try for Indonesian cuisine lovers!
Buffet Lunch & Dinner
Monday–Sunday: $65.00++ per adult; $30.00++ per child
*Promotion ends 30th December for DBS/POSB cardholders, 31st December for Maybank/UOB cardholders, and 31st January 2019 for HSBC cardholders. 1-for-1 promotion is only valid for lunch buffet for UOB cardholders.
SingSaver Exclusive Benefit:
– Get $50 cash reward when you sign up for a UOB Credit Card. This promotion is applicable for both new and existing card holders.
HSBC Sign Up Benefit:
– Get $150 cash back for new customers and $100 cash back for existing customers when you sign up for a HSBC Credit Card.
AMEX Love Dining By Platinum
Although American Express do not have 1-for-1 dining promotions, they do have a program which offers 50% off your bill when you dine with a guest! Essentially, you are allowed to bring up to 9 guests, but the most value for money deal would be to just bring a partner along. Here, we list 2 restaurants that offers buffets with Love Dining @ 50% off for you and your guest.
Find the freshest selection of oysters, snow crabs, crayfish and prawns at the Seafood Station, before indulging in some piping hot noodles cooked à la minute. Savour renowned local dishes such as the Singapore Chilli Crab, Chicken Rice or visit the hot buffet line for an extensive array of premium meat dishes such as Crispy Pork Saddle with Pancetta, Prunes and Mixed Herbs, Roast Beef and other roasted delights cooked to perfection at the Beech Oven Station. For those with a sweet tooth, our signature desserts include the Sticky Date Pudding that will make for pure palate pleasers after a satisfying meal.
Lunch Buffet
Monday–Saturday: $59++ per adult; $35++ per child (5 to 12 years)
High Tea Buffet
Monday–Friday: $45++ per adult; $27++ per child (5 to 12 years)
Saturday–Sunday: $48++ per adult; $30++ per child (5 to 12 years)
Dinner Buffet
Sunday–Wednesday: $78++ per adult; $38++ per child (5 to 12 years)
Friday–Saturday: $88++ per adult; $40++ per child (5 to 12 years)
SingSaver Exclusive Benefit: Get $150 cash upon approval for new and existing customers when you sign up for an American Express Credit Card.
With different dining experiences such as the ‘Food From The Heart’ and Seafood From The Heart’ buffet, The Kitchen Table presents a buffet dining experience which is remarkably intimate and exciting. With six live cooking stations, be assured that you will enjoy delectable treats like Octopus Salad on Toast with Jamon Crumbs and Duck and Scallop Noodle Soup. The buffet also offers freshly caught seafood delights, steaming dim sum, grilled meats, and fragrant tandoori!
Food From The Heart Buffet
Monday–Thursday: $68++ per person
Seafood From The Heart Buffet
Friday–Sunday: $88++ per person
Sunday Cool Remix Brunch Buffet
$128++ per adult; $48++ per child (4-6 years); $68++ per child (7-12 years); Kids aged 4 and below dines free.
SingSaver Exclusive Benefit: Get $150 cash upon approval for new and existing customers when you sign up for an American Express Credit Card.
Standard Chartered The Good® Life Privileges
Like American Express, Standard Chartered offers various dining privileges with percentage discounts of up to 50% off depending on the number of guests you bring. Likewise, bringing just one guest along would be the most bang for your buck!
Be overwhelmed with the spread Town Restaurant has to offer as you will be spoiled with choices by the selection of seafood, cold starters, and hot dishes that comes in so much variety. Fresh seafood includes oysters, lobsters and salmon, with sashimi and sushi choices. With dishes from Mediterranean, to Western and Asian, be amazed at Town Restaurant’s spread and consistency in their quality of food, which will make you leave wanting for more.
International Buffet Lunch
Monday–Friday: $57++ per adult; $29++ per child
Brimming Buffet Dinner
Sunday–Wednesday: $59++ per adult; $30++ per child
Thursday–Saturday: $79++ per adult; $39++ per child
SingSaver Exclusive Benefit: Get $100 cash upon card activation for new customers and $50 cash for existing customers when you sign up for a Standard Chartered Credit Card.
SingSaver Exclusive Benefits
If you love this list of restaurant buffets but do not have the abovementioned credit cards, now may be a good time for you to get one! SingSaver is running an exclusive promotion where new and existing sign ups will get to enjoy various rewards. Visit SingSaver’s website for a full list of promotions and benefits, as well as to sign up! For those who have already signed up, be sure to fill up the gift redemption form to register for SingSaver’s exclusive benefits.
To provide an easier understand for our readers, we have drawn up a table for each bank’s sign up benefit.
*All promotions are valid till 30th November and subjected to T&Cs.
One expensive hobbies that many Singaporeans partake in is collecting luxury watches. Due to the changing times, counterfeit or fake watches are becoming harder to spot. Collectors need to be very careful.
Consider these warning signs before purchasing a new watch:
#1: DOES IT HAVE A DOCUMENTATION?
Similar to purchasing an appliance, you must ensure that it comes with a warranty and an authenticity certificate (i.e., with a serial number). If you are acquiring it from a private collector, research the history of its ownership. Nonetheless, your safest bet is to buy the watch directly from the brand’s authorized store.
#2: DOES IT HAVE SPELLING ERRORS?
As obvious as this might sound, some fake items have spelling errors. Words such as “Professional” on Omega watches are commonly spelled with a single “s”. That is a red flag right there! Be wary of low quality pictures where the spelling is ambiguous too.
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#3: IS IT TOO LIGHT?
Counterfeit watches are typically lighter than the original watches due to the cheaper materials used in its production. For instance, authentic gold Rolex watches are heavier than the fake ones. The weight of real gold is greater than the base metal used in the fakes.
#4: IS IT TOO LOUD?
Did you know that you can tell the movement of a watch based on its sound? Most fine quality watches have extremely smooth mechanisms, which means that these are engineered to function at an exceedingly low volume. You should not be able to hear a ticking sound unless the watch is put closer to your ear.
#5: DOES IT HAVE THE RIGHT ENGRAVING?
Some luxury brands use distinct engravings to make their products difficult to copy. Rolex uses laser-etched crowns in their sapphire crystals. While, Omega engraves a symbol in the case-back of its watches. Keep a vigilant eye on these specific markers.
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It is better to be safe than sorry! Equip yourself with these tips or ask a professional for quality assessment.
