FairPrice has ‘buy 1 get 1 free’ offers on Cowhead cheese slices, Champs baby wipes & more till 10 September 2025

FairPrice 'Price Drop Buy Now' till 10 September 2025 (Main Banner)

Did you miss us?

We took a break last week because there weren’t many 1+1 offers from FairPrice then.

But we’re back again this week because we’ve got quite an impressive list of 1+1 offers! 🎉

FairPrice Price Drop Buy Now till 10 September 2025Promotion ends on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 (unless otherwise stated), so be quick with your purchases.

Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Cowhead Natural Cheese Slices – Cheddar

Cowhead Natural Cheese Slices - Cheddar

Promo Price: 2 for $7.60 (was $7.60 each)

A cut above the rest are these natural cheese slices from Cowhead, thanks to their smooth, creamy texture. Crafted in the Netherlands using pasteurized cow’s milk, each pre-sliced format means less time wrestling with a cheese grater. Layer them in a classic grilled cheese, crown your burger with it, or snack straight from the package; it’s your choice.

Champs Baby Wipes (Assorted)

Champs Baby Wipes - 99.9% Pure Water

Promo Price: 2 for $8.30 (was $8.30 each)

Choose from three baby wipe varieties: 99.9% Pure Water for the purest touch, Hygiene Care for thorough cleansing, or Moisturizing Lotion for skin-loving care. The alcohol-free formula treats delicate skin, while smart moisture-locking technology keeps your baby feeling fresh and comfortable longer. They’re also 100% biodegradable and compostable.

Ceramoz Mosquito Repellent Patch

Ceramoz Mosquito Repellent Patch

Promo Price: 2 for $9.68 (was $9.68 each)

Walch Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Wipes (Assorted)

Walch Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Wipes Refill Pack - High Efficiency

Promo Price: 2 for $10.08 (was $10.08 each)

Walch Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Wipes come in three types to choose from—High Efficiency, Green Tea, or Aqua. These multitasking wipes kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, yet are gentle enough for wood, granite, and stainless steel surfaces.

Pantene Shampoo / Conditioner (Assorted)

Pantene Shampoo - Hair Fall Control

Promo Price: 2 for $11.91 (was $11.91 each)

Bad hair days are no more with Pantene’s range of shampoos / conditioners that speak to every strand’s personality. Battle tangles with Silky Smooth Care, strengthen fragile locks with Hair Fall Control, or give your tresses the treatment it needs with Daily Moisture Renewal. The Total Damage Care variant works to repair wear and tear, while Anti Dandruff keeps those flakes away. Looking to channel your inner Rapunzel? The Long & Strong formula helps you achieve those dreams 💭

Fairprice Unisex Adult Diapers Pants Plus – M

Fairprice Unisex Adult Diapers Pants Plus - M

Promo Price: 2 for $20.94 (was $20.94 each)

Top Nanox Laundry Capsules (Assorted)

Top Nanox Laundry Capsules

Promo Price: 2 for $22.11 (was $22.11 each)

Top Nanox Laundry Capsules are pods that pack nano-cleaning power into a convenient, no-mess format. Choose from four variants/scents: the classic Original, a Eucalyptus Blast, Chamomile Harmony, or Apple Delight.

Ar Fum In-Wash Scent Booster – Paris

Ar Fum In-Wash Scent Booster - Paris

Promo Price: 2 for $23.90 (was $23.90 each)

This in-wash scent booster brings extra fragrance to your laundry routine. Just toss it into your washer along with your regular detergent/softener. The long-lasting fragrance wraps your clothes in a scent that lingers far beyond the laundry session.

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Airlines Are Restricting Power Banks on Planes

As a frequent flyer, my husband and I never board without a power bank. It has become as essential as a passport, keeping phones alive on long haul flights or during layovers. But these pocket-sized lifelines have turned into aviation’s latest safety concern in recent years.

The problem is simple yet serious. Lithium ion batteries can overheat, and when they do, the results are dramatic. In 2023, two passengers on a Scoot flight bound for Singapore were injured when a power bank caught fire before take off in Taiwan. Last year, the United States Federal Aviation Administration reported three cases of battery overheating incidents on planes every two weeks. This is compared with less than one a week in 2018. By early 2025, passengers on Batik Air and Air Busan recorded frightening scenes of smoke and flames in the cabin, again traced back to faulty power banks.

Faced with this growing risk, airlines are drawing clear boundaries. From 1 April 2025, Scoot and Singapore Airlines passengers were no longer allowed to charge their devices using portable power banks during flights. The devices may still be carried on board, but only in hand luggage. Batteries up to 100 watt hours are acceptable, while larger ones between 100 and 160 watt hours will require airline approval. Checked baggage remains strictly prohibited.

The rules do not stop there. Emirates will tighten its policies in October 2025, limiting passengers to one power bank each, banning use entirely during flights, and requiring the device to be stored under the seat rather than in overhead compartments.

Globally, regulators are also stepping up. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has banned power banks exceeding 160 watt hours, while China has gone further by prohibiting any without a CCC safety certification mark. In the United States, more than a million Anker power banks were recalled after reports of fire hazards.

For Singapore travelers, what used to be a travel essential now comes with strict conditions. Forgetting the rules could mean parting with your power bank at the gate, or worse, finding yourself in the middle of an emergency onboard.

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The change may feel inconvenient, but regulators argue it is about keeping the skies safer in an age when nearly every passenger carries a battery. And as incidents increase, airlines are making it clear that safety comes first, even if that means your phone may run out of power while flying.

Sources: 1,2,3,4, & 5

 

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5 top-rated accommodations in Phuket, Thailand, to book a stay in H2 of 2025

Mandarava Resort and Spa, Karon Beach, in Phuket

Is the beach calling? 🏖️

Head to Phuket then!

We’ve curated a list of top-rated accommodations on one of Thailand’s largest islands, so all you have to do is enter your travel dates to complete your booking(s).

Here are our picks:

Mandarava Resort and Spa, Karon Beach

Mandarava Resort and Spa

Agoda Rating: 9.1 (2.7K+ reviews)

Paradise comes in many forms at Mandarava Resort and Spa.

Just a less than 600-m stroll from the sands of Karon Beach, this resort features an expansive swimming pool with plenty of sunbeds lined up for lounging.

Kata Beach lies about 3.5 km away.

Choose from a range of rooms, including roomy options such as the Horizon Large Double rooms with garden views or the Andaman Private Pool Villas.

Children 3 and under stay free when using existing bedding.

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa

Agoda Rating: 9.0 (6.7K+ reviews)

This Agoda travelers’ top pick for 2024 sits between two beaches—just a 1 km hop to Freedom Beach and 1.7 km to Patong Beach.

At the heart of the resort, a massive swimming pool sparkles, while spacious 42-square-meter rooms give you plenty of space.

Some rooms treat you to pool or ocean views, while others open onto terraces.

Children under 3 stay free with existing bedding, and baby cots are ready upon request 🚼

Hotel Clover Patong Phuket

Hotel Clover Patong Phuket

Agoda Rating: 8.9 (11.5K+ reviews)

Hotel Clover Patong Phuket is a family-friendly retreat that brings roomy 52m² suites and connecting rooms to you, with kids 12 and under staying free using existing bedding.

Catch waves at the on-site surf pool—great for both newbies and more seasoned surfers looking to try something new/polish their skills.

Patong Beach’s sands and waters beckon just steps away (140 m).

And getting here? An hour’s drive from Phuket International Airport is all it takes.

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort

Agoda Rating: 8.9 (10.8K+ reviews)

The Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort sits right on Patong Beach, approx. 23 km from Phuket International Airport.

The nightlife of Bangla Road’s entertainment district is just 1.2 km away.

Spread out in one- and two-bedroom suites, or treat yourself to a large 84 m² Ocean View Suite.

Children 11 and under stay free when using existing bedding, making this Agoda Traveler’s Choice 2024 winner an accommodation for families to say ‘yes’ to! 🫡

Travelodge Phuket Town

Travelodge Phuket Town

Agoda Rating: 8.9 (3.9K+ reviews)

Last but not least, we have this newly renovated Travelodge (in 2022) just 320 m from Aquaria Phuket Thailand.

While you won’t find sand between your toes as near here, you will discover something better – a slice of life away from the beach crowds.

The hotel offers more roomy family rooms and terrace-access options, with kids 11 and under staying free when using existing bedding.

A quick 5.6 km drive will take you to Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong).

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Everything You Need to Know About McDonald’s BTS Meal Comeback

McDonald’s is once again teaming up with global superstars BTS, and this time the collaboration goes beyond sauces and nuggets. The fast-food giant announced a new wave of BTS-themed Happy Meals that will come with exclusive TinyTAN toys modeled after the members of the K-pop sensation.

The collaboration officially launched in the United States on September 3, 2025, before expanding to more than 60 international markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. Exact launch dates will vary by country, but one thing is certain: McDonald’s is betting big on the enduring power of BTS.

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The original BTS Meal, launched in 2021, became a cultural phenomenon. It included a ten piece order of Chicken McNuggets, medium fries and a Coke, paired with two limited edition dipping sauces. The Sweet Chili Sauce added a subtle balance of sweetness and heat while the Cajun Sauce brought a bold mix of mustard and peppers. Together, the combination became a viral sensation that connected fast food with global pop culture in a way few partnerships had before.

This year, the spotlight shifts to TinyTAN, the animated alter egos of BTS, with all seven members represented in collectible figurine form. Fans can take home Jungkook, V, Jimin, Suga, Jin, RM and J-Hope, each packaged as part of the new Happy Meal campaign.

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According to McDonald’s, fans will be able to collect two distinct TinyTAN sets. The Throwback Edition features Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook dressed in the outfits from their blockbuster 2021 collaboration with McDonald’s. The Encore Edition offers a new lineup of figures styled in new looks.

McDonald’s is also adding a digital layer to the experience. By scanning the Happy Meal box, customers can unlock TinyTAN Power Up, an exclusive rhythm game that allows players to tap along to their favorite BTS tracks. The interactive feature can be accessed through happymeal.com and offers fans a playful way to extend the experience beyond the meal itself.

Image Credits: providencejournal.com

Are you as excited as I am? With BTS commanding one of the most dedicated fandoms in the world, this renewed collaboration is expected to spark another wave of viral excitement and global buzz.

Sources: 1,2, & 3

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Telltale Signs You Are Being Gaslighted in the Workplace

The term gaslighting has its roots in the 1944 film Gaslight, where Ingrid Bergman plays a wife manipulated into questioning her own sanity by a scheming husband. Psychologists have adopted the word to describe a subtle yet destructive form of manipulation decades later. Moreover, gaslighting is no longer confined to toxic relationships at home. It has become a workplace reality, one that is often invisible until the damage has already been done.

In Singapore, where workplace culture often prizes harmony and respect to hierarchy, gaslighting can be particularly insidious. Employees who find themselves on the receiving end may initially dismiss their feelings, wondering if they are simply overthinking. They might sense that something is wrong but cannot put their finger on it. Over time, the constant second-guessing erodes their confidence. The once-competent professional may begin to feel undermined, excluded, or even non-credible in the eyes of colleagues. Productivity suffers. Anxiety grows. Some end up at the doctor’s clinic, signed off with work-related stress.

Gaslighting in the workplace is more than bad behavior. It is an abuse of power! It can take the form of a manipulative co-worker who thrives on control or a manager who deliberately undermines subordinates. In some cases, it is cultural, flowing down from corporate leadership that normalizes intimidation as a management style. Whatever its form, it is always corrosive.

What makes gaslighting so difficult to identify is its subtlety. Meetings may suddenly be rescheduled without explanation. Crucial information might be drip-fed or deliberately withheld, setting up an employee to fail. Policies are applied selectively, strict when it suits management, conveniently ignored when it does not. In some workplaces, minutes are mysteriously missing, grievances go unrecorded, and investigations are predetermined long before they begin. At its most extreme, employees find themselves facing sudden suspensions, surprise terminations, or being quietly sidelined under the guise of redundancy.

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Those who have been gaslighted often describe the same experiences: the sinking feeling of being excluded from conversations and decisions that directly affect their work, the sting of public criticism disguised as feedback, and the confusion of hearing gossip or fabricated complaints that cannot be traced back to any real source. Over time, they begin to doubt their own judgment, unsure whether their perceptions are valid or distorted. That uncertainty is exactly what the gaslighter thrives on.

The psychology behind such behavior is revealing. Gaslighters often have deep-seated insecurities, masked by constant attempts to highlight the flaws of others. Their sense of control is tied to the ability to manipulate, and they struggle when they are not in charge. While not every gaslighter acts with malicious intent, the impact on the target is the same: a slow erosion of confidence and trust.

An employee who feels consistently undermined may withdraw, stop sharing ideas, or leave an organization altogether. The company, in turn, loses talent and credibility. What might appear as a single instance of misconduct is often part of a larger pattern that reflects the culture of the organization itself.

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Recognizing gaslighting is the first step toward addressing it. If you often find yourself questioning your reality at work, feeling excluded from necessary discussions, or constantly hearing negative accounts of your performance without clear evidence, it may be worth pausing to ask whether the problem lies not with you but with the environment around you. Gaslighting thrives in silence, but once named, it loses much of its power.

Sources: 1 & 2

 

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