The immensely popular Spin & Sure-Win promotion from Giant is finally back- only that it is BIGGER and BETTER this time! For the first time ever, the Spin & Sure-Win promotion will be available at 4 hypermarkets in Singapore. They are located at IMM, Tampines, VivoCity and Parkway Parade. Up to a total of $100,000 are to be won!
During the Spin & Sure-Win promotion period, there will be a combination of WOW Deals, Featured Deals and Bulk Deals. 4 WOW Deals each at $9.90 promises incredible savings that will blow your mind away:
10 pieces of Australia Navel Oranges (usual price $16.50)
A bottle of 5L of Sunny Meadow Pure Sunflower Oil (usual price $15.95)
A bottle of Hardy’s VR Wine Moscato (usual price $19.90)
A bamboo charcoal memory foam pillow (usual price $49)
Giant has also curated a mix of 15 products to cater to different types of shoppers.
Finally, buy in bulk and save more! Toast your way to more savings with 4 cartons of Stella Artois Canned Beer for only $65.90 (usual price $91.20) Or pay $4.25 for 2 bags of red onions or Holland potatoes. With so many different combinations of deals available, every type of shopper can look forward to savings galore during the promotion period. But that’s not all!
Every $80 spend* entitles you to 1 chance at the Spin & Sure-Win wheel. Prizes up to a total amount of $100,000 are available during the promotion period!
The deals change every month so make sure you attend all promotion periods to maximise your savings. Hurry now as prizes and vouchers are available while stock lasts!
Learn more about Giant’s fantastic Spin & Sure-Win promotion here.
*Exclusions: Tobacco, cigarettes, newspapers, magazines, infant milk powder, phone cards, gift vouchers, lottery and purchase from concessionaires
Co-working has inevitably become a part of the modern industry since way back in 2011, when it little by little, started to get known in Singapore. With the steadfast everyday call of financial liabilities, business-minded folks often seek for workstations that are not only flexible but also affordable. Here are some must-try co-working spaces with rates under $50/ day in Singapore.
THE HIVE
With a day pass of $30, The Hive, located on the corner of New Bridge Road and Hong Kong Street, allows access to desks, lounge seats and a rooftop café where events and talks are hosted and network opportunities are made possible. This converted four floors of shophouses is best known for its natural lighting and custom-made furniture. What’s even great is their “Hive Passport” that permits free access to other Hive branches situated in Bangkok and Hong Kong.
THE CO
Work is granted easier when provided with best amenities. An eight-story building at High Street Location hits this aim. This is known as The Co, a workspace which boasts its high-end meeting rooms, private offices, board venues, breakout spaces, and terrace working areas. Leisure services are even part of the bundle such as a cafeteria, pool, restaurant, pool tables, eateries and more. All of these that you can enjoy when you avail an individual desk which can go for $45 a day.
MOX
Mox is more than a co-working space. It’s as well called as a co-making space, intended more for creative entrepreneurs. This four-story building in Katong houses Singapore’s first and largest independent design resource workspace. As aimed by Kent Teo and Kishore Buxani, the minds behind its launching, Mox is to provide a proper space for the creative community. The three floors of Katong Point with 40,000 sq. ft. are filled with specialized rooms and equipment, co-working spaces and an “experiential retailing space”, which makes it a literal mall. Some great features include 3D printing room, premium software-equipped iMac kiosks, woodworking studio, sewing room, ready to use photography studio, café with DJ booth and more. Rates are affordable with $30 offer for a day pass.
PAPERWORK
If you’re part of the growing creative community, worry no more because here’s another budget-friendly workspace to tap on. Having a 3,500 sq. ft. area, Paperwork is a business hive and a designers’ hub at the National Design Centre that can accommodate 60 individuals. This co-working space is a co-creation venue opened by design collective Paperspace, which has branches overseas namely, Thailand and Philippines. Moveable partitions and modular furniture are brilliantly made accessible and flexible so to cater events, hold group gatherings and create individual capsules. Conferences are now extra-modern with their high-spec presentation and web video conferencing facilities. Explore and collaborate in this inventive workplace with just $40 for a day pass.
SMARTSPACE
Working late at night is not anymore a problem. Smartspace is an 8,000 sq. ft. a dynamic apartment-like modernized workplace that is 24/7 available. Inside this white-walled co-working space are private meeting rooams, convenient work stations, privy desks, and accessible office essentials, magnificently provided for a user-friendly work stay. A table tennis area and a galley are also available to make your $30 day pass worth it.
WORKHOUSE
Workhouse is a heritage shophouse in Little India which offers a day rate of $40 for a limited access. It brags its Brooklyn vibes with an industrial stylish design. Amenities comprise of open layout offering offices, convenient meeting rooms, secluded conference rooms, full pantry, customizable work areas with storage, 24/7 availability, fiber optic Internet and an outdoor working terrace. Workhouse also accepts rentals for meeting room, conference room and event venue for certain occasions at a reasonable price. Members and interested non-members are even entitled to partake in their monthly social undertakings to empower networking and discussions.
Did one of these co-working spaces satisfy your workplace checklist? An early bird catches the worm as they say. Move now and make things happen.
1. Squeeze every last drop of lemon, calamansi, and other citrus fruits by using a pair of tongs.
2. Savvy shoppers compare prices across the board. Do so by visiting the website called PriceTrolley. It gives transparency over different product prices in local supermarkets.
3. Plan your meals a week in advance and shop accordingly. Do not go beyond this list!
4. If you cannot handle the taste of tap water, get a water filter. It is cheaper to get a water filter and attach it on your faucet instead of purchasing purified water regularly. Lazada Singapore sells water purifiers for as low as S$12.
5. Reduce your intake of meat. Instead of consuming meat on a daily basis, you may reduce your consumption to five times a week. This act both save some cash and to be kinder to the animals.
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6. Use coupons in the grocery. Keep a watchful eye over coupons available in magazines and newspapers. You may also check couponing websites for codes that can be used while you shop online.
7. Invest on food containers or Tupperware. Use these containers to pack your lunch in your campus.
8. Not every due date is set on stone. Do not throw food out just because it is beyond the “best before” date. Inspect the product first.
9. Applying the same concept as a mystery shopper, you can become a mystery diner. Eat your hearts out while commenting on dishes in various restaurants. You get to enjoy a free meal while getting paid for your job.
10. Do not over serve your guests. Ask them to get more food, if necessary. This will reduce the wastes of uneaten food on a plate.
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11. Follow the age-old trick of First In, First Out. Use older products or produce first before moving on to others. An organized refrigerator will make this possible.
12. As mentioned above, you must organize the items inside your refrigerator. Plan out the products that you will actually eat and store them properly. Since the fridge’s door is the warmest part, it is the best place to store your condiments and non-dairy beverages that do not spoil easily.
13. Know how to distinguish what is freezable from what is not. Afterwards, freeze everything that is freezable. Maximizing the power of your freezer will save you money in the long run.
14. Spice up your basic popcorn by seasoning it with herbs. Before your herbs go bad, you may chop them up and mix them with olive oil or butter. Use this mixture to sauté your onions or to spread on a toast.
15. Dine out on your birthday. There are so many place that offer free meals, desserts, or giveaway to celebrants. I remember receiving a free ice cream cake and a free ticket to a contemporary museum during my birthday.
16. Wrap the stem of the banana in a plastic wrap to extend its life span. This will keep it fresh.
17. Cheese is a tricky product to store! Start by wrapping it loosely in a wax paper before placing it in the packaging. Then, partially seal the plastic. This prevents the bacteria and ammonia from being trapped inside.
18. To keep your brown sugar soft, toss a few marshmallows inside the packaging.
19. Absorb the moisture on your lettuce by breaking it apart before storing it. Do this trick to similar greens upon washing it. Then, store the greens in a resealable container with a dry paper towel. Replace the paper towel as needed.
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20. Do not throw your eggs in the rubbish bin right away! Do the “fresh test” by letting it float gently in a bowl of water. The eggs that will sink are still fresh.
Financial literacy starts to develop while you are young. Discussing financial skills with your children through stories and practice is crucial to their development. Aside from this, they can learn through the examples you set. Hence, you have to find entertaining yet strategic ways to introduce some money concepts.
Teaching children how to count money does not have to be a snooze fest! Pass down positive financial matters through these money activities:
#1: CREATE FLUFFY ANIMAL BANKS
Introduce the concept of saving directed to a specific goal. Simply ask your children what they want to buy with their money. You may provide recommendations of the toys, video games, gadgets, and stationery items that they shall save money for. After identifying the end goal, provide your child with an assortment of art materials that they can use to create their own animal bank. Below are just some of the suggested materials that you can use:
a. hot glue gun
b. scissors
c. googly eyes
d. egg cartons
e. milk cans
f. empty coffee cups
g. baby food jars
h. newspaper
i. glitter glue
j. clear glue
k. markers and pencils
This project also presents an opportunity for you to introduce the importance of recycling. Gather recyclable supplies and be as creative as possible. Afterwards, you may have your children draw the specific item on the side of the animal bank. Through this, they will be motivated to get what they want.
#2: DIG THROUGH THE SLIME
Children love messy play! However, adults have a hard time cleaning it up. What if I told you that you can conduct a “messy play” activity with little mess? Well, start by buying a clear slime. Slime consists of non-toxic viscous material such as guar gum. Squishy and gooey are just some of the words that can best describe this toy.
Slime is a great sensory toy. Sensory toys are designed to tap the child’s five senses. By using slime, you can introduce new financial concepts by encouraging exploration. You can help your child understand the world around him or her by putting coins inside the slime. Ask your child to sort all the coins that he or she digs up. Interestingly, you may join your child as slime can have a calming effect on an adult. It shifts the focus from the demands of work to the unique texture of this toy.
As a preschool teacher, I have witnessed how fond most kids are of scribbling and illustrating. They want to draw on different papers, tables, walls, and mirrors. Do not get me started with what they do when they are handed with a paint brush! Put this artistic energy to good use by asking your children to draw their own “Singapore notes”.
Encourage them to put the faces of each family member. This will evoke a fun reflection of how your child sees the people around him or her. Provide colorful papers with a measurement of 5″ by 2″. Then lay other art materials such as rulers, pencils, colored markers, and wavy scissors. Use these notes to help your child practice the basics of mathematics and the importance of currency.
#4: UPGRADE ON THE FIDGET SPINNER
For some reason, most boys are attracted to spinning objects. These spinning objects provide a distraction that can preoccupy them for countless of minutes. Mimic this effect by creating a coin spinner!
Start by getting an empty cereal box or any cardboard. Then, gather your hot glue gun, markers, pencils, and dollar coins. Use a cup to perfectly trace a circle along the cardboard. Cut accordingly. Then, cut a slit in the center that resembles the exact measurement of a dollar coin. Put the dollar in the center with the help of a hot glue gun. When you are done, you can easily peel off the glue without damaging the coin.
As I was listening to Frank Sinatra’s song entitled “Love and Marriage”, I realized how different we perceive marriage today. The song highlights how marriage cannot exist without love. These two elements were believed to go together like a horse and a carriage. These days, marriage does not depend on the presence of love.
When Singaporeans are given a choice to weigh between the importance of love and marriage, answers will vary. Firstly, Singaporeans are heavily goal-oriented. They will ask you about the gains that they can reap when doing a specific task. Very few people will do something without asking what is in it for them. Perhaps this is due to the competitive education system or the exhausting high cost of living. There is simply no time left to mess around! Either way, the goal-driven mentality leaves little room for flexibility in a relationship. People constantly ask themselves what they can achieve within a potential relationship.
In addition to reaching their goals, Singaporeans are motivated to move out of their parents’ home. The primary obstacles blocking their paths are the housing laws governing the HDB properties. You see, only singles aged 35 and above can purchase HDB properties. Another alternative is to tackle the overwhelming prices of private properties and monthly rents. This is why many couples see marriage as a way out!
Say that you are waving the flag of commitment. Couples are given six months to tie the knot upon receiving keys to their new property. Otherwise, you can face a major monetary loss. Keep this in mind when deciding to propose.
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Personally, I see how money leans on love and vice versa. You have to make a living at some point. No matter how smitten you are about this person, one or both you need to do something to pay the monthly expenses. Money is important to make your marriage work. Yes! Money may not be able to buy your happiness, but you can use your free time to work on things that you are passionate about. Lastly, things you do solely for love can be transformed into profitable ventures (e.g., passion projects).
Ultimately, taking control of your life is a choice. You get to choose how you spend your money. You get to choose whom you will spend it with. You get to choose who and what you will love. Hence, your challenge is to create a lifestyle that gives you freedom.
