Feeling down? Locally-designed colourful Freshly Pressed Socks to your rescue!

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Do you need a little perk-me-up? Then you might need a collection of colourful socks to put on. This is because colours have psychological effects on us. Warm colours like red, orange, and yellow stir up feelings of warmth and comfort. While cool colours like blue, purple, and green induce calmness or even sadness.

With this in mind, we chanced upon a local socks company named Freshly Pressed Socks. We headed straight to their website to shop their range of quirky-designed socks and thought maybe you guys would be interested too.

Having been in the industry for 5.5 years, their brand has won a shout-out from Peter Linz, who performs Ernie on Sesame Street. Furthermore, they have had partnerships with other brands like Grab, UOB, Gamestart Asia, Sole Superior, and Mothercare over the years.

We also love how all of their socks are designed with details that reflect a character and story behind them. We will show you some right away!

#1: SINGAPORE SERIES

Since our nation’s birthday is coming right up in a few days, we shall give their Singapore Series the spotlight. There are 11 designs at the time of writing with all priced at 12 SGD for a pair.

MRT

Apparently, their MRT socks are one of the best-sellers among their wide offerings. Here’s how it looks like:

MRT socks

ICONS

There are also designs of Singapore’s iconic skyline and Supertrees highly raved by visitors.Singapore Skyline Socks

Supertree socks

FOODS

For the foodies, you might want to get your hands (or rather, feet!) on the kueh tutu, kueh lapis, or iced gem biscuits.

Kueh Tutu socks

Kueh Lapis socks

Iced Gem Biscuits socks

View the rest of the Singapore Series here.

#2: FAMILIAR CHARACTERS

We will show you three familiar characters that are all priced at 12 SGD too.

STRANGER THINGS

Fans of the Netflix science fiction horror series, Stranger Things, will adore this design inspired by Eleven. The design features a Demogorgon and the famous Christmas lights used by Joyce in the show.

Eleven Stranger Things socks

TINTIN

Freshly Pressed Socks’ Tintin design features the iconic rocket ship that took Tintin on a mission to the Moon. Feeling down? Let Tintin save your day!

Tintin socks

POPEYE

Popeye is our role model for healthier eating. If you need a reminder to eat your greens, get this pair that features nautical colours with icons of Popeye’s pipe, anchor tattoo, and spinach can.

Popeye socks

#3: SALE SECTION

We also hopped on to their sale section to see if we can get a few pairs at a discounted price. And it turns out there are quite a few designs worth looking at.

CAROL (CAPTAIN MARVEL)

With exceptional superhuman strength, this fictional superhero is the epitome of girl power. The former officer in the United States Air Force will remind you not to ever give up!

Usual Price: 12 SGD

Sale Price: 10.20 SGD

Carol Captain Marvel socks

BERT & ERNIE

Pay tribute to everyone’s favourite Sesame Street characters like Bert and Ernie with these no-show socks. They come in a set of two pairs (one pair each with the Bert design and the Ernie design so you can wear them individually or mix them up).

Usual Price: 14 SGD

Sale Price: 9.80 SGD

 

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JUSTICE SQUAD (BABY/KIDS)

Oh yes, Freshly Pressed Socks also has designs for babies and kids. If you think you’re not ready to don colourful socks at this stage, then buy it for the little ones. What’s more, there’s a sale ongoing for the justice squad series! It comes in a pack of four in two sizes.

Usual Price: 24 SGD

Sale Price: 16.80 SGD

Justice Squad socks for children

Visit their website for more designs.

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Online Phishing: Are You A Good Catch?

As the new normal favors the utilization of mobile and other cashless transactions, we are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks such as phishing. While fishing is a delightful act of catching fishes, phishing is a fraudulent act of obtaining sensitive information from individuals.

Phishing attacks obtain sensitive information such as passwords, usernames, and credit card details by disguising itself as a trustworthy entity. You must be vigilant when spotting different phishing traps like the ones on this list.

#1: WEBSITES CAN BE SLIGHTLY MISSPELLED

Have you ever been a victim of a website that looks legitimate, only to find out that you have given your email address to scammers? Domain spoofing is the method of mimicking a website’s domain or creating fraudulent websites such as apple.co instead of apple.com. The cyber-criminal creates a harmful website that looks authentic and some may have the green “secured connection” icon.

Many websites have built-in features to counteract this attack. To increase your safety, you should manually type in the address or the domain name. In the case of an email-based attack, please beware of email headers that appear similar to the company’s legitimate email.

#2: PHISHING ATTACKS CAN APPEAR AT ANY MOMENT

Gone are the days when phishing emails appear as a standalone email. In this day and age, phishing emails can insert itself into an existing email thread. You may be caught off guard and subjected to downloading malicious data and spyware.

For instance, you may be in the middle of a negotiation between business partners. About six emails in, you can get one that prompts you to download a document. Avoid downloading all sorts of malware by checking where the email came from. If anything appears out of the ordinary, always check the email’s sender for your safety.

#3: SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS CAN BE USED TO PHISH FROM YOU

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms can be used by cyber-criminals against you. They can create phishing emails or private messages that are related to the context of your posts. Even your LinkedIn profiles, filled with your achievements and your previous workplaces, can be used to create fraudulent emails by disguising as your old boss.

Let us take your Instagram as an example. For instance, you have uploaded your recent stay-cation in a five-star hotel. The hacker may use that against you by sending an email that you “have left this while you were vacationing in the hotel”. You may click the photo and start downloading a malware or spyware. Alternatively, they may ask you for sensitive information to get the item you have supposedly left behind. Notice these giveaway signs to know that there is something “phish-y” going on.

#4: PAYMENT REQUESTS MAY TRAP YOU

One of the most common phishing attacks are in the form of payment requests or statements saying that you have to verify something or that you have failed your last transaction. In this situation, you will be asked to click a link to verify your payment details. They may use your Spotify or Netflix subscriptions as traps. You may even send out your credit card numbers to update your billing information.

You may be a victim of unwanted purchases without your consent. Someone from a different country or area may use your credit card information to purchase an expensive luxury item at your expense. This is why you must answer payment requests with careful authentication. Call your service provider to confirm if the email you have received is genuine. Do not click any email link before you get the clear verification.

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At the end of the day, educating yourself about the different kinds of phishing tactics can help you to secure your personal and business information and to manage ongoing attacks. You need to protect these sensitive information to safeguard your wealth!

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Couple finances: 12 questions to ask your partner as advised by renowned relationship therapist

Couple Finances

We can’t deny the impact of COVID-19 on our relationships. Quarantine and lockdowns during this season have inevitably led to an increase in divorce cases around the world. As couples spend more time together under one roof, arguments may happen.

If you’ve had a relatively good relationship with your significant other, use this extended time together to talk about your finances. As advised by renowned relationship therapist, Esther Perel, here are 12 money questions you can ask to have a ‘Financially Ever After’ marriage.

#1: What does having money mean to you?

The perception of money will guide you in the way you handle money. Get this sorted upfront!

#2: What does it mean to be good with money?

Get an idea of how your partner defines ‘good with money’. This is because no two individuals are the same. You guys may have different notions about being ‘good with money’.

#3: Did your family talk about money growing up?

With this question, a lot can be traced back from the good old days. Habits are usually formed as a result of exposure from young.

#4: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate how we spend our money?

If you’re prepared to ask this question, be ready for an honest answer. It may not be a positive one, but a good chance to re-evaluate how the both of you are spending money.

#5: If I spent $100 on something and didn’t tell you, would you be upset with me? How about $1,000?

Your partner may have something to say regarding how you spend your money. It may also boil down to whether you and your partner have merged finances after getting married.

#6: What is your biggest money regret or mistake?

Honesty is the best policy. Revisiting money regrets or mistakes in the past can help realign your money decisions in the future.

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#7: What keeps you up at night about our finances?

Is either one of you exceptionally worried about your current finances? Get it off your chest by sharing with one another and see what you guys can do to solve it.

#8: What will we do when we disagree about money and just can’t see eye-to-eye?

Disagreements are bound to happen. Discussing this in advance will set the path right when unhappy situations arise.

#9: What would we do if one of us were laid off?

Are both of you saving up for a rainy day? If not, talk about plans for emergency funds or even a joint savings plan if a retrenchment happens.

#10: How has the pandemic changed how you think about our finances?

Now’s a good time to re-evaluate your couple finances. Have your plans been disrupted? How will you and your partner recover from the effects of COVID-19?

#11: Do you feel like we’re on track financially to achieve our goals? What are our financial goals?

Personally, I think the second question comes first. Are there even financial goals in the first place? This will then guide you to review whether you guys are on track to achieving it.

#12: What’s one money habit that you admire about me?

Finally, this positive question will help you to round up the conversation on a better note. It also helps both of you to appreciate the qualities that you lack which can be found in the other party.

 

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You can now customize ‘branded’ cakes with this local team of certified bakers

Lisse Cakes Branded Cakes

Fancy a branded item in your possession? Even if it’s just for a while? You can now customize ‘branded’ cakes with Lisse Cakes! At the time of writing, Lisse Cakes is unfortunately not yet halal-certified. However, they do not use any pork, lard, or alcohol in their ingredients. For bespoke cakes, the charges are based on the number of serving pax as well as the complexity of the cake design.

Interested? Let’s take a look at some of Lisse Cakes’ ‘branded’ masterpieces and more.

#1: DIOR

At the time of writing, we could only find one and only Dior-inspired cake made by Lisse Cakes. With that said, it really reminds us of the Mini Lady Dior Bag, except that it’s in pretty pink.

 

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#2: HERMES

Have you been eyeing the items from the French high fashion luxury goods manufacturer? We would love to possess an Evelyne Sellier 33 bag too. But our bank accounts gave a straight no. Hence, we would happily settle for a Hermès-inspired cake instead. The cake comes in the form of the iconic Hermès attention-grabbing orange-coloured box. Simply irresistible!

 

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Truly perfect for a Hermès fan:

 

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Time for ‘unboxing’:

 

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#3: CHANEL

Coco Chanel would be happy to see her brand so loved by the public it’s even made edible! Other than whole cakes, Lisse Cakes also provides customization for cupcakes if you prefer individual sweet treats for your loved ones. Your Chanel pumps and classic handbag now comes like a cherry on top of lovely bite-sized cakes:

 

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For the double fans of Chanel and Saint Laurent, you don’t have to pick a side.

 

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Going 20, 30, 40, or even 50? There’s no age limit when it comes to this:

 

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If you like Louis Vuitton, keep scrolling!

 

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#4: MOET

Did you know that Moët’s parent organization is LVMH? This French fine winery is a prominent champagne house with roots that can be traced back to 1743. Know of a Moët fan? Get a Moët-inspired cake for them.

 

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Set against blue, we’re ready to chill for the weekend.

 

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Get ready for a sugar rush with a two-tier cake:

 

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Other than blue, it can also be customized in pink:

 

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#5: LOUIS VUITTON

How can anyone say no to the timeless Louis Vuitton monogram bag? What’s more, in a mini version. We will have two to go, please!

 

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And this seriously feels like the real deal, doesn’t it:

 

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If you prefer a brighter LV-inspired outlook, here’s one decorated with fresh flowers:

 

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This is another version fit for a queen:

 

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Monopoly and Louis Vuitton fans will be in awe with this design:

 

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Apart from the ones listed above, there are also other car brands inspired cakes like Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW. And of course, even if you’re not into high-end brands, you can still customize a cake based on your preference!

Check out Lisse Cakes’ Instagram here.

 

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Celebrate National Day 2020 with DIY Hello Kitty chiffon cake popsicles

Hello Kitty Cake Popsicles

National Day’s coming soon. Do you have plans in place? If not, how about celebrating National Day with DIY Hello Kitty chiffon cake popsicles? Deco Chiffon Cakes by Susanne Ng has launched a special edition ‘Hello Kitty Popsicle Celebration’ just in time for the nation’s birthday! In case you’re wondering, Susanne specializes in making patterned and decorated chiffon cakes. In fact, she has been featured many times by the media.

If you’re keen to lay your hands on the exclusive ‘Hello Kitty Popsicle Celebration’, keep scrolling. Oh yes, if you don’t like Hello Kitty, we’ve included another Sanrio character DIY kit just for you. Read on!

#1: HELLO KITTY POPSICLE CELEBRATION – ONLINE BAKING TUTORIAL

 

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The online baking tutorial includes:

  • A downloadable recipe
  • Official Hello Kitty face template
  • Step-by-step tutorial video

You should probably get this now because the launching price is at 38.99 USD (about 53.80 SGD) and it’s only for a limited time period.

#2: HELLO KITTY POPSICLE CELEBRATION – ONLINE BAKING TUTORIAL & BAKING KIT

To complete your full DIY experience, you can get the baking kit alongside the online baking tutorial package. Since the baking kit will be conveniently pre-packed for you, you can get started with baking immediately upon receiving the package.

You will find these in the package:

  • A downloadable recipe
  • Official Hello Kitty face template
  • Step-by-step tutorial video
  • Popsicle mould
  • Ice cream sticks
  • Piping bags and cutters
  • Pre-weighed baking ingredients like strawberry paste, vanilla extract, and marshmallows (oil, water, and eggs excluded)
  • Additional printed Hello Kitty template with facial expressions
  • Limited-edition Hello Kitty postcard
  • Special 10% voucher from Sanrio Giftgate Singapore

It will cost you 86.99 USD (about 120 SGD) to get this deal. Furthermore, delivery to your doorstep is free of charge! What’s more, the price stated is for a limited time period only. Thus, place an order now if you’re interested.

Do also note that delivery of the baking kit will take up to seven working days to reach you. So purchase in advance if you want to get this just in time for the long weekend.

#3: MY MELODY SWEET CHIFFON CAKE – ONLINE BAKING TUTORIAL

Other than Hello Kitty, Deco Chiffon Cakes has also launched the My Melody Sweet Chiffon Cake series recently.

 

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The My Melody online baking tutorial includes:

  • A downloadable recipe
  • Official My Melody face template
  • Step-by-step tutorial video

It’s currently priced at 49.99 USD (about 69 SGD).

#4: MY MELODY SWEET CHIFFON CAKE – ONLINE BAKING TUTORIAL & BAKING KIT

Similar to the Hello Kitty series, you can get the My Melody baking kit alongside the online baking tutorial package. What’s in it:

  • A downloadable recipe
  • Official My Melody face template
  • Step-by-step tutorial video
  • Piping bag
  • Reusable Teflon baking sheet
  • Food marker
  • Mousse cake film
  • Doyley paper
  • Pre-weighed baking ingredients (oil, water, and eggs excluded)
  • Additional printed My Melody template with facial expressions
  • Special 10% voucher from Sanrio Giftgate Singapore

Inclusive of free delivery, this package costs 92.99 USD (about 128.30 SGD).

If you’re keen to bag home the 6-inch chiffon tube pan and 10-inch baking tray to make your baking experience an easier one, it will cost 123.99 USD (about 171 SGD). In other words, the extra pan and tray will cost an additional 31 USD (about 43 SGD).

#5: SUMMARY

In conclusion, here are the prices at a glance:

HELLO KITTY POPSICLE CELEBRATION – ONLINE BAKING TUTORIAL

Price: 38.99 USD (about 53.80 SGD)

HELLO KITTY POPSICLE CELEBRATION – ONLINE BAKING TUTORIAL & BAKING KIT

Price: 86.99 USD (about 120 SGD)

MY MELODY SWEET CHIFFON CAKE – ONLINE BAKING TUTORIAL

Price: 49.99 USD (about 69 SGD)

MY MELODY SWEET CHIFFON CAKE – ONLINE BAKING TUTORIAL & BAKING KIT

Price: 92.99 USD (about 128.30 SGD)

MY MELODY SWEET CHIFFON CAKE – ONLINE BAKING TUTORIAL, BAKING KIT & BAKING PANS

Price: 123.99 USD (about 171 SGD)

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