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3 Ways To Get Affordable And Quality Hair Removal Services In Singapore

Not all hair removal services in Singapore are cheap! Some may cost you over S$1,000. Fortunately, there are other ways to achieve an incredibly smooth skin…

1. INDULGE ON GROUPON

GROUPON is probably my all time favorite shopping companion. Used by many Singaporeans, GROUPON is a website that offers discounted deals on events, luxury goods, bags, watches, beauty products, lifestyle services, and getaways. I recommend going for these current deals below that range for only S$25-45:

a. S$28 (U.P. $1,248) for a session of Brazilian IPL Hair Removal and a Lifetime Underarm IPL at Ginza Calla

Ginza Calla is a Japanese brand that is backed by over 20 years of experience. The salon seeks to provide the best possible experience to its clients by using latest technology. In fact, the estimated number of sessions to completely remove the unwanted hair using the IPL method is about six sessions.

b. S$45 (U.P. $324) for 3 sessions of Brazilian IPL Hair Removal at Clare De Beaute

Nestled at the Orchard Road, Clare De Beaute offers a sanctuary to unwind your tensed mind and body. Its dimly lit reception sets the serene tone of the place that transitions to a series of aesthetic pampering, facials, and massages.

The particular promotional treatment above includes a cooling gel application.

c. S$25 (U.P. $60) for a session of Brazilian Waxing and Antioxidant Treatment at Plush

Plush is an award-winning beauty salon that serves top-notch beauty products and includes highly trained therapists to satisfy its clients. It also ensures that cleanliness is maintained in all its treatments.

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Hair removal treatment at a fair price brought to you by GROUPON! You can conveniently pay through for Debit/Credit Card, Paypal or American Express.

2. LOOK FOR PROMOTIONS

Still have your heart set on the best beauty salons in Singapore such as Musee Platinum Tokyo, Strip, Pink Parlour, and Browhaus?

The good news is that these salons offer promotions for waxing, IPL treatment, and other hair removal services every once in a while. Musee Platinum Tokyo and Pink Parlour are currently having two irresistible promotions. For Musee Platinum Tokyo, its promotion is S$38 for unlimited sessions (1 session every 2-3 months) for the underarms and bikini line.

Image Credits: www.musee-sg.com/promotions/index.html

While, Pink Parlour has a tea-time offer of 1 for 1. Does it sound tricky? This simply means that you can enjoy 2 sessions of Alpha Light Brazilian, Alpha Light Bikini, or Alpha Light Underarm treatments until August 31. You may share your extra session to a friend too.

Image Credits: facebook.com/pinkparlour

3. SERVE YOURSELF

If your budget for hair coloring is less than S$10 then, try the magical services provided by you! Go to the nearest Watsons store and purchase either the house brand of hair removal cream or the renowned Veet removal cream. Prices of these products range from S$8.90-22.45.

Watch this short instructional video to know more about Veet:

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Delicious And Affordable Places For Churros In Singapore

Just when I thought that the CHURROS CRAZE was long gone, it came back with new and improved versions. Churros come in every color, shape, and sizes. You read that right! Retailers stepped up their games with unique flavors such as Ondeh Ondeh and Sea Salt Charcoal.

Know where to look for these amazing flavors (and more) by reading this list of affordable places that serve Spanish-style Churros…

MORE OF THE GOODNESS

Alt-Yard is the wonderful off-spring of Fluff Bakery and Penny University. It serves chunky churros, specialty coffee, and other delectable desserts. By desserts, I am talking about finger-licking flavors such as Nutella Red Velvet Cupcakes and Chocolate Chewy Marshmallow Cookies!

Going back to Alt-Yard’s take on the Spanish street food, their churros are lightly drizzled in cinnamon sugar. Accompanying this made-to-order churros are the affordable dips such as Salted Caramel ($1) and Chocolate Ganache ($1).

If you are looking for a unique spin on the local favorite, try the Ondeh Ondeh Churros ($3.80 for 7). It comes with a Gula Melaka dip and is coated with shredded coconut shavings. This batch of churros is so good that it will leave a lasting impression.

Image Credits: Muhammad Safiudin

Location: 5 Tampines Avenue 3, Tampines West Community Club, Singapore 529705

STAR OF THE CROWD

Say you decided to invite your friends at Clarke Quay to party the night away after an exhausting week at work. With several establishments in that area, try chilling at a place that is beloved by the night crowd – the Alegro Churros Bar. It serves authentic Spanish street food paired with a range of beer and other liquors. Its authenticity is due to the special pulling equipment that was imported from Spain. This said equipment is used to make tasty churros. What makes their churros special is its texture that is crispy on the outside but chewy and soft on the inside.

The average price per person is S$13, according to hungrygowhere.com.

Image Credits: hungrygowhere.com/singapore/alegro_spanish_street_food/photo/80bd0000

Location: 3D River Valley Road #01-13, Singapore 179023

OUT OF THE ORDINARY

Tired of the plain looking churros that you normally see? Take a chane on the Churros Factory instead. Savor the divergent flavors such as Sea Salt Charcoal, Red Velvet, Raspberry, and Ondeh Ondeh Churros.

Churros Factory’s Ondeh Ondeh Churros with Gula Melaka has a crunchy brown exterior that is filled with pandan delight (S$7 for 6 pieces or S$5 for 3 pieces)! While the Raspberry Churros are sinfully scrumptious when dipped into the chocolate sauce. Worry not about their sugar to pasty ratio as the sweetness is just right.

Image Credits: facebook.com/churrosfactorysingapore

Locations: Several outlets in Singapore as seen on churrosfactorysg.com

Have fun snacking! 🙂

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Delicious And Affordable Places For Halal Food In Singapore

In Arabic, the word “Halal” means lawful or permitted. So Halal food is the specific type of food which is allowed under the Islamic dietary guidelines. Finding Halal eateries in Singapore is an easy task as we are surrounded by them. However, it is quite hard to find places that offer delectable Halal dishes without burning your pocket.

On that note, I bring you the “Delicious And Affordable Places For Halal Food In Singapore”:

1. BUMBU RESTAURANT

Looking for a good Halal restaurant to satisfy your cravings for Thai or Indonesian food? Look no further as Bumbu Restaurant offers a selection of Asian dishes at highly reasonable prices!

This humble restaurant is located in a shop-house that fuses the beauty of the past with the innovative dishes of the present. The place is filled with spectacular Peranakan photographs and antiques, which were collated by the owner himself. The marble tables and doors embellished with carved motifs completed its “old-world” charm.

Let your palate experience the wonders of Thailand and Indonesia by tasting their dishes such as Mango Salad, Green Curry Chicken, Beef Rendang, and Tahu Telor. Bumbu’s buffet with over 20 mains and a variety of desserts costs under S$20.

Image Credits: facebook.com/bumburestaurant

Location: 44 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198897

2. SELERA RASA NASI LEMAK

Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak is a food stall located at Adam Road Food Centre. It is known for its Halal rice dishes as well as its fried chicken wings. You can easily spot the stall as it frequently has a long queue of people that may extend until the end of the place. Once you get your food, you will realize that spending your time on the queue is worth it! The average price per person costs about S$19.

A hungrygowhere.com user named “Singapore Gordon Ramsay” even wrote this pleasing review:

“I ordered the royal rumble set which consists of fish, chicken, ikan bilis, fried egg, otah, and the most amazing basmati rice. The chicken wing is crispy enough but, the flavor does not have much impact. One important component I must point out is their fragrant rice. Why? It makes them stand out from their competitors.”

Location: #01-02, Adam Road Food Centre, 2 Adam Road, 289876

3. I AM CAFÉ

At the junction of Haji Lane and North Bridge Road resides a go-to eatery for people who adore picturesque food at budget-friendly prices. It is not hard to fall in love with the Instagram-worthy European food offered by the I Am Café.

They have almost everything covered from pastas to burgers as well as coffee to mocktails! You must grab the chance to avail their fries & mayo, mocktails, and starters for only S$5.10 this National Day. The promotion is valid until 11pm today (August 9, 2016).

Worry not if you cannot come on the #SG51 as I Am Café serves the savory Charcoal Grilled Juicy Beef Burger ($13.90) and the yummy Homemade Beef Meatball Pasta ($14.90) all year round!

Location: 674 North Bridge Road #01-01, off Haji Lane, Singapore 188804

Image Credits: facebook.com/Iamathajilane

Go out and makan! 🙂

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Magnificent Cafés In Singapore That Fit The Student’s Budget

As café rates continue to soar, searching for a spot that offers good food minus the shocking price tag becomes difficult. I totally get that! So, here is a humble list of trendy and affordable cafés of every kind.

Go out and makan with your friends!

1. FOR THE SWEETEST STUDENT: WINDOWSILL CAFÉ

Windowsill Café serves the finest pies and tarts, which go for approximately S$8 per slice. The brains behind it are two brothers named Jonathan and Sean Gwee. Food has been their longstanding passion as they operated some food stalls from Pandan Valley to Takashimaya. Their pies and tarts are crafted with close attention to details and mixture of honest ingredients. When you are here, do not skip on their highly-recommended flavors such as S’mores, Strawberry Lemon, and Banana Cognac.

Image Credits: www.facebook.com/WindowsillPies

With the aesthetically pleasing slice of pie and a cup of hot coco (with latte art), you can definitely take the perfect #FOODPORN shot!

Location: 95 Soo Chow Walk, S575382

2. FOR THE PHO-BULOUS PUPIL: LITTLE VIETNAM RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

Little Vietnam Restaurant & Café is a popular place where you can find budget-friendly yet authentic Vietnamese food. Your pocket and your belly will be satisfied after one seating as the average price per person is only S$12. You and your peers will enjoy the extensive menu of the classic Pho, noodles, and rice dishes.

Image Credits: chubbybotakkoala.com

It is a good idea to drop by Little Vietnam after school because their operating operating hours is from 12 noon to 11:30 pm.

Location: 511 Guillemard Road, #01-25/29 Grandlink Square, S399849

3. FOR THE LASAGNA LOVER: SUPER DARIO LASAGNE

A true-blooded Italian, Dario of Super Dario Lasagne, brought the first café that showcases lasagna as their star. It is always a good idea to reward yourself for a well-executed homework by devouring one (or two) of Dario’s bountiful plates of homemade lasagna for as low as S$9.80. The menu is coupled with drinks, breads, salads, and desserts.

Image Credits: facebook.com/sdlasagne

Check out their delicious menu, here: superdariolasagne.oddle.me.

Location: Super Dario Lasagne Café, #04-17 City Square Mall, S208539

4. FOR THE TENSION-FILLED INDIVIDUAL: TO-GATHER CAFÉ

“Created with Togetherness in mind,To-gather is a home away from home for the young and the young-at-heart (except the fridge is never empty here).” This statement encapsulates the essence of To-gather Café.

It offers generous portions of Western food that cost below S$18. If you feel satiated already, you can share your meal with your beloved friend. That is what togetherness is all about after all!

Consider sipping a cup of their hot Espresso (S$3.20), Café Mocha (S$4.50), or Tea ($4.50) to ease your academic or work stress!

Location: 84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-25/27, S460084

5. FOR THE HEALTHY LEARNER: VEGGIE COTTAGE

Camouflaged within the neighboring grocery stores is a beautifully casual café called Veggie Cottage. It serves a wide array of Asian and Western vegetarian food such as Avocado Salad, Claypot Tofu Rice Set, and Spaghetti Bolognese. They also sell cupcakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

With seriously inexpensive prices ranging from S$2.50 to S$10.80, you will surely wear a smile while browsing their menu.

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Location: 13 Dalhousie Lane, S209682

You do not have to be a student to enjoy these great places with budget-friendly prices! 🙂

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Affordable And Romantic Honeymoon Destinations In Asia

Whether you prefer a peaceful time at the beach or a lively day packed with cultural adventures, you will not be disappointed with any of these top-rated and incredibly affordable honeymoon destinations in Asia:

LAID-BACK LAOS

For couples who are looking forward to enjoy a laid-back honeymoon filled with rich cultural experience, you may consider going to the spectacular city of Luang Prabang in Laos. The entirety of this beautiful city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Relaxed is one word that perfectly encapsulates its inhabitants. People in this city are not rushing to catch up with the rest of the world. They simply enjoy the humble things in life. It is immensely different from the fast-paced and relatively demanding lifestyle we have in Singapore!

Honeymooners can enjoy the glorious waterfalls, riverside ambience, amazing river cruises, untouched countryside, and sacred Buddhist temples. It is recommended to visit this destination from March to September.

Cheapest Flights For Two Adults: S$688 thru Air Asia

SPICY SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka is both a budget-friendly and extraordinary way to kick start your new life together. It has been considered as one of the top-rated honeymoon destinations in Asia due to its interesting culture, delectable (and spicy) food, as well as its friendly locals. Its natural resources boast with endless beaches and breathtaking mountains. Paradise is an understatement! Just take a look at what this country’s landscapes can offer:

For optimum weather conditions, it is best to visit the country from May to September at the east coast and from December to March at its west and south coasts.

Cheapest Flights For Two Adults: S$556 thru Air Asia

MAGNIFICENT MALDIVES

Looking for our very own “Caribbean” in Asia? Look no further as Maldives will delight you with its pristine beaches and world-class scuba diving services.

The floating bungalows and resorts set on beautiful blue waters will make you and your better half want to stay there forever. To turn up the romance, you must visit from April to November when rain showers are expected.

Cheapest Airfare For Two Adults: S$374 thru Tiger Airways

VIBRANT VIETNAM

Probably the cheapest destination in this list is Vietnam. In less than 3 hours, you will arrive at this Southeast Asian country that is filled with bustling cities, tranquil beaches, and stunning rivers. Newlyweds can savor the delicious local food, enjoy the cruise in Mekong Delta, and appreciate a biking trip together. Book a flight between September to December for the best weather conditions.

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Cheapest Airfare For Two Adults: S$208 thru Tiger Airways

Note: All the airfares were based on the prices of the two-way tickets from August 29-31, 2016. Information were taken from cheapflights.com.sg.

Sources: 1, 2, & 3

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