Save Up To $82/Month On Delivery Fees With Grab’s Food Plans

If you love GrabFood (like we all do!), you are in for a treat with Grab’s latest offering.

Food Plans are subscription plans under GrabFood that are designed to help subscribers achieve massive savings automatically.

For a limited time only, subscribe to Grab’s Free Delivery Subscription Food Plan and save up to $82 on delivery fees in a month.

Arnold’s Fried Chicken on GrabFood

What Is The Free Delivery Subscription Food Plan?

Order the Dian Xiao Er’s Signature Herbal Roast Duck on GrabFood

For only $7.99/month, you will get 30 free deliveries per month under the Free Delivery Subscription Food Plan. Given that GrabFood’s delivery fee averages about $3 per delivery, the Free Delivery Subscription Food Plan can deliver (pun intended) massive savings of up to $82 per month! In case you are curious, here’s the math:

  • $3 X 30 Free Deliveries – $7.99 (Cost of Subscription of Free Delivery Subscription Food Plan)

Furthermore, as an added convenience for GrabFood user, subscription plans are also auto-renewed monthly. This smooth and hassle-free process ensures that you do not miss out on any savings. Not to worry, subscribers can cancel anytime they change their mind.

Toast Box’s Drumstick Braised Pork Rice

Limited-time Launch Promo Giveaways

As part of Food Plan’s launch promotion, you get to save EVEN MORE when you subscribe today! A total of $15 worth of GrabFood vouchers:

  • 1X$5 off (with min. spend of $10)
  • 1X$10 off (with min. spend of $20)

will be given away as part of the launch promotion. These vouchers will be credited into your account instantaneously upon confirmation of subscription.

How To Subscribe To Grab’s Food Plan?

  1. Launch the Grab App and tap on your Profile Picture
  2. Select ‘Subscriptions’
  3. Scroll to find ‘Food Plans’ & tap ‘View Plan’
  4. Select ‘Free Delivery Subscription’ and tap ‘Get This Plan’
  5. Tap ‘Confirm’ to subscribe after you have checked your payment details
  6. You will find the vouchers awarded to you instantly!

Wait no more and sign up for GrabFood’s Free Delivery Subscription Food Plan to save up to $82 of delivery fees in a month!

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Rise And Fall Of Sembawang Music Centre

Remember the time when cassette tapes and CDs were a big deal? Well, the popularity of stereo and portable CD players came with the massive impact of Sembawang Music Centre (SMC).

Before we reminisce the existence of this local legend, let us go back to the birth of the CD. The CD is often times attributed to inventor James Russell who used multiple optical mediums. However, it was finalized in the 80’s when Sony and Philips created the famed “Red Book” standard. The standard follows a 120mm diameter disc with music at a resolution of 16 bit/44.1kHz. To many, this is still regarded as the optimal digital standard. This newly revamped CD made its way to the greater public in 1983.

It makes sense why Sembawang Music Centre reigned supreme in the 1990’s to early 2000’s. From cassette tapes to CDs, music enthusiasts of the yesteryears were satisfied with the collection of SMC. It is a mainstay in the music retail industry with an operation spanning for more than two decades. Students often save up every cent of their allowance to buy an album or two!

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It got its name from the shopping centre from which it started – the Sembawang Shopping Centre. In its humble beginnings, it stored some of the most rare music finds. It made every weekend a musical treasure hunt for adolescents and adults alike. During its peak, it had about 26 outlets in Singapore! Several outlets were found in Raffles City, Thomson Plaza, and Plaza Singapura. Having decent locations were not enough to avoid its downfall! The digital wave in the music industry made retail stores like SMC obsolete. You can buy almost any song from iTunes, stream your favorite playlists in Spotify, or download illegally at no-cost from various websites.

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People like to listen to music and they like it now! The convenience that digital music platforms can offer led to the diminishing popularity of physical music retail stores. As a result, Sembawang Music Center filed for bankruptcy and eventual closure in 2009. SMC, you will always be a part of Singapore’s musical history.

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Complete Your Home Gym With These Inexpensive Equipment

One of my partner’s resolutions for the year 2019 is to achieve his ideal shape! With this goal in mind, he enrolled in a nearby gym and set a schedule for his fitness regimen. To support this, he and I exercise at home with the following equipment.

Do not worry! You do not have to break the bank to get ripped.

YOGA MAT
Price: S$9.90 at Decathlon

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Investing in a Yoga Mat is a must due to its versatility. Not only can you do all sorts of yoga poses in a non-slip surface, but it can also protect your joints as you exercise. Exercising on a yoga mat goes beyond the practice of yoga. You can do push-ups or ab crunches while on the mat.

PVC HAND WEIGHTS
Price: S$13 at Decathlon

Easy-to-grip hand weights or dumbbells need no introduction! They simply add resistance to your cardio routine or strength training. You may also step up your yoga poses while holding a pair or two-pound weights!

JUMP ROPE
Price: S$2.50 at Decathlon

There is a reason why boxers incorporate the classic jump rope to their training. It improves a range of skills such as balance, stamina, endurance, and coordination. Not to mention, this lightweight and tangle-resistant rope is adjustable for different heights.

RESISTANCE BANDS
Price: S$3.90 at Decathlon

Resistance bands are cheap, convenient, and light. Toss a couple of resistance bands in your drawer to enjoy the 20 to 50 pounds of resistance in aid of your strength training. Research about the poses that you can do with it.

AB WHEEL
Price: S$10 at Decathlon

The Ab Wheel is one of the as-seen-on-TV products that actually work. It earned the hearts of many due to its ability to tone the abs. If you are sick of crunches, this alternative may be perfect for you! Made of stainless steel or heavy-duty plastic, it is durable enough to last.

MEDICINE BALL
Price: S$4.90 at Decathlon

While I will not require you to spend a huge amount of money on a full set of medicine balls, you may invest in one or two of them. Medicine balls are about the size of a Basketball, but can weigh from 2 to 30 pounds.

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Use these weighted balls to support your ab exercises. Ultimately, it is fantastic for building your upper-body power. Try throwing it against the wall or to a partner.

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4 Budget-Friendly Healthy Snack Ideas

I have always wondered why my immediate eco-system is fueled by people who are conscious about their weight. They go to significant measures such as strict dieting or regular exercising to reach their desired figures. In their journey, I often ask about their eating habits. I found that they create rules to adhere to healthy snacking. What is healthy snacking, exactly?

Well, I rounded up the list of the snacks that they share in common. These snacks are not only pocket-friendly, but also travel-friendly.

GREEK YOGURT

I, for one, am obsessed with yogurt drizzled with sweet toppings. A healthier alternative to this is a cup of Greek Yogurt. Greek Yogurt is rich with protein – taking up 22 grams of protein in 8 ounces of it. It is also packed with calcium. What’s more? Flavored Greek yogurt only costs about S$3.95 at FairPrice.

Put a twist to your Greek yogurt by adding a teaspoon of honey, fresh fruits, and nuts. Prepare this mixture in small containers to save time. Worry not about consuming everything at once as you can keep it for about two months.

AIR-POPPED POPCORN

Who does not love Popcorn? Instead of buying bagged microwave popcorn, the healthiest way to eat it is to cook whole-grain popcorn at home. Whole-grain popcorn contains a lot of fiber and antioxidants. It works well as an afternoon or an evening snack, which can liven up your movie marathons. Best of all, it will not cost you a fortune!

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Go old-school by drizzling your kernels with olive oil and sea salt. Or, give it a kick with cayenne pepper and maple syrup.

HUMMUS

One of the world’s oldest farmed food include the main ingredient of Hummus – the chickpeas. Chickpeas are high in protein, fiber, and folic acid. Reap these benefits by creating your own hummus.

Like many snacks, you can save more money when you make your own. Hummus is made of few ingredients including chickpeas, dried tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Nonetheless, you may purchase a tub at FairPrice for about S$6.25.

PICKLED VEGETABLES

What do pickled green beans, pickled cucumbers, and pickled cauliflower have in common? They have low calorie counts and they will not break your budget! Moreover, many pickled veggies have iron, vitamin A, and potassium.

Pair your pickled veggies with crackers or bread. Prices of pickled radish and cucumber start at S$1.50 in FairPrice.

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The healthy snack ideas above are just some great treats that you can take on the road! Can you suggest more?

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How To Plan A Wedding Without Getting Fired

For many people, planning a wedding can be a time-exhausting task. It can feel like you are taking another full-time job on top of your current one. Do not fret just yet!

Proper organization, delegation, and time segregation can keep you sane throughout the planning process. Not to mention, you will still be able to keep your beloved job!

ORGANIZATION

To keep the boat afloat, organization is the key! You can either organize your wedding tasks traditionally (i.e., using paper and pen) or digitally (i.e., using computer software and apps). Traditionally, you must keep your wedding tasks and calendar in one notebook. Do not forget to give your partner a copy! Fortunately for you, you can easily update your partner or your wedding squad by creating a digital file.

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Go digital to enjoy the ease of accessing your wedding tasks while you are at work or while you are on the go! Google Drive, its computer software and its phone app, is a good option to seamlessly keep everyone on the wedding planning loop. Remember to use your personal email when getting back and forth with the suppliers and other people. You do not want to use the company’s email to complain about your supplier!

DELEGATION

Whether you like it or not, your career should remain your top priority during the wedding planning process. As such, you must turn to your friends and relatives for help. Treat wedding planning similarly as a big project in the office. Delegate wedding tasks to your wedding squad and provide everyone with a clear description of what they are responsible for. Pass the tasks that you know they will be great! Then, keep the communication lines open to review their works.

It is more efficient to split the delegation with your partner by creating a wedding checklist that includes proposed deadlines. These deadlines will help you to accomplish everything on time.

TIME SEGREGATION

Time management begins by scheduling your couple calendar according to your wedding tasks. This way, you will know you set aside the necessary time to tackle important matters. Moreover, you will be able to set your phone’s alarm to keep track of everything.

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Now, let us go to your downtime. Maximize the time you spent on commuting or relaxing by setting appointments with your wedding suppliers or by finalizing some details. It is better to search Facebook or Instagram with a goal in mind!

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