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Delicious And Affordable Places For Snacks in Singapore

One of my favorite things to do when I am bored is snacking! Who does not love indulging on small amounts of that sweet slice of cake or that salty pack of potato chips? Besides these classics, there are other budget-friendly snacks that are to die for!

Inexpensive does not always come with bad taste if you know the right places to look. That being said, here are 4 delicious yet affordable places to satisfy your hunger for quick bites…

1. TAI-PARFAIT

In 2014, a Japanese dessert shop called Tai-Parfait graced Singapore at the Bugis Junction. Brought by Dining Innovation Singapore, Tai-Parfait boasts its Taiyaki – a Japanese original fish-shaped pancake filled with sweet red bean paste. What’s more? You can also put ice cream, fruits, and other toppings on your dessert.

For example, you may try the Matcha Azuki Tai-Parfait for S$5.50. It is a chocolate-filled Taiyaki topped with Matcha cream, Green Tea ice cream, and Azuki. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it?

Image Credits: facebook.com/TaiParfait

Go ahead and get your very own Tai-Parfait desserts at their 3 outlets.

2. SHIHLIN TAIWAN STREET SNACKS

I have to be honest! My sisters and I consider XXL Crispy Chicken as one of our favorite snacks. Its crispy breadcrumbs exterior mixed with chili powder and juicy chicken cuts dance gracefully with our taste buds.

If you were going to ask me where to get it, I would answer Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks right away. This snack is sold for about S$4.20.

Image Credits: facebook.com/shihlinsnacks

Try it at one of their 4 outlets. Trust me, you would not regret it!

3. OLD CHANG KEE

The brand name speaks for itself. Old Chang Kee has been serving us with their signature curry puffs for over 50 years!

A curry puff is a fried pastry made with curry chicken, eggs, and soft potatoes. You cannot go wrong with Old Chang Kee’s consistency in preparing crispy and zesty curry puffs that are filled with herbs and spices. These are sold for only S$1.40 each.

With a bunch of outlets nationwide, you are sure to find one that is nearby.

4. WHAT THE FRIES!

Say you are out with your friends and you want to get a snack, what better food to share than a bowl of flavored fries? What The Fries! sells creatively delicious flavors such as Nacho Cheese, Chili Crab, Herb Mayo, Bolognese, and Wasabi.

Made with thick-cut potatoes and a sizable sauce, this hot snack is a great way to satisfy your tummy. Get a single serving for S$3.90 or a double serving for S$4.90. If that is not enough, you can try their golden nuggets or curly fries for S$4.90.

Image Credits: facebook.com/WhatTheFries

Location: 2 Jurong East Central 1, J Cube Building, #B1-K09 Singapore 609731

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Essential Insurance You Need As A Young Working Adult

Finally! After grueling years of hard work and burning the midnight oil, you have graduated. You are bound to face the next chapter of your life – transitioning to the workforce.

Aside from dressing professionally, meeting the deadlines, helping your boss, and socializing with your fellow colleagues, it is your responsibility to create an effective financial plan.

Financial planning is a process of managing your finances and knowing where you want to go. It protects you from all the potential pressures such as taxes and unexpected fees. And, an effective financial plan shall include a savings account and an insurance.

What if an unforeseen event happened to you in your first few months on the job and you have to be confined at the hospital for a week? Restoring your health to its full strength is overwhelming enough and the last thing you want to think of is whether you can afford the medical bills! Medisave and Medishield may alleviate the impact however, having an insurance policy would have been a better option to offset the charges.

This is why it is important to protect your future with a reliable insurance policy!

In fact, a study showed that the average amount of life insurance coverage a working adult needs (minus his personal and Central Provident Fund savings) is approximately equivalent to 3.7 times his annual income.

The good news is…there is an insurance company who have young working adults at heart. It is no other than DIYInsurance. DIYInsurance, Singapore’s first online insurance comparison web portal, insures young working adults with S$1,000,000 in protection and 75% of the starting job’s salary should you be unfit to work.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

DIYInsurance compared and analyzed policies across several insurers such as NTUC, Aviva, AXA, and Tokio Marine, to put together a package that is tailored to provide you with a comprehensive coverage. This package is called the “Young Working Adult Package”.

The Young Working Adult Package consists of:

S$1,000,000 assured in death and total permanent disability protection.

S$150,000 assured in critical illness.

S$50,000 assured in early critical illness.

75% of your income assured in occupational disability.

Here is an illustration:

This potent package that can easily be purchased in one go, will cover you during your working years till you turn 65!

What’s more? You can customize the plan according to your budget and needs!

In one amazing package, you get to protect your income stream, cover your hospital bills, have enough money for alternative cancer or stroke treatments, and provide your dependents with a substantial amount of money should you pass away!

So, what is the total cost of it all? An estimated amount of only S$220 per month (for a 25 year old non-smoker who is working on a desk job). If you must know, this starter pack will also reimburse you about S$350 in commissions.

This price makes DIYInsurance’s Young Working Adult Package ideal for working adults who want their essentials protected yet keep their expenses to a minimum.

Enquire or apply now at http://www.diyinsurance.com.sg/portal/packages/young-working-adult.

With a perfectly tailored insurance package that includes fuss-free processing and reliable after-sales service, what more can a working adult ask for?

*Aside from the package above, DIYInsurance launched the Price Beater option that guarantees to offer you with the best insurance deals out there! Simply email them the quote and benefit illustration you have been offered at [email protected]. Aside from offering you with a better price, they will give you up to S$50 in shopping vouchers (until 31 Dec 2015 only) !

(This article is brought to you by DIYInsurance.)

Excellent Ways To Showcase “Singlish” With Pride

Singapore is unique melting pot of diverse cultures such as Chinese, Malay, and Indian. These cultures fused together to build the unofficial common language of all Singaporeans – the Singlish. Despite one’s efforts to speak fluent English, one cannot help it when Singlish phrases kicks in so naturally. You get so comfortable with it that your foreign friends look at you with total perplexity.

How do exactly explain what “leh”, “liao”, or “lah” is?

Well, you can start by (affordably) wearing it with pride!

1. THE LITTLE DRÖM STORE

Keychains: S$13.90 & Badges: S$20. Buy here.

From badges to keychains, you name it…they have it! The Little Dröm Store sells local items for several types of Singaporean.

Their gold-plated keychains have 30 different designs like Huat ah, Chope, Kopi Uncle, and Shiok. With that many choices, you will surely find one you like. While the badges have 16 different designs. From the Precise (Zhun zhun guni hoon), to the Champion (Kiasu), and the Composed Singaporean (Steady Pom Pipi), this store has it all for you!

Image Credits: http://shop.thelittledromstore.com/product/chope-kc

Image Credits: shop.thelittledromstore.com/product/chope-kc

2. NAIISE.

Singlish Poster (A3 Size): S$15. Buy here.

Nothing screams your pride for Singlish even more than a poster hanged in your home or office. Aside from posting your precious family portraits, post this printed Singlish words and phrases by angmohdan. Also, you may share it with your loved ones who are overseas to remind them of our beautiful land!

Image Credits: www.angmohdan.com

3. SIMITAIJI

Uniquely Singaporean Phrases: S$25. Buy here.

Sprinkled with Singaporean humor, Simitaiji presents the Uniquely Singaporean Phrases unisex tees that are available in two nationalistic colors. Simitaiji was founded by two designers from diverse backgrounds and was brought together by their love of the country.

Image Credits: facebook.com/hello.simitaiji

Worry not if you fit the tee as they come in XXS-L!

4. HOSAY!

Hosay! Itunes App: Free. Buy here.

If you want to master your “mother-tongue” even more, do it with this free yet cool app! It comes with 80 unique Singaporean expressions and their meanings. Learn how to pronounce phrases such as “Wah Lau” or “Jialat”. A review by Kitty966 even added that this really funny App has accurate pronunciations.

Complete with insults, kopitiam, gambling, and character lingo – this App will surely brush up your Singlish skills while tickling your funny bone.

Image Credits: Hosay! via Itunes

Perfect Places To Buy Cheap Spectacles In Singapore

Aside from our love for sumptuous food, most of us have another thing in common – our need for prescription eyewear.

First, let us get the facts straight…

a. The prevalence of Myopia or short-sightedness among Singaporean children was considered as one of the highest in the world.

b. The average price for the retailer’s generic brand is nothing less than S$200.

As you can see, a lifetime supply of prescription eyewear would cost you over S$12,000! This is why savvy Singaporeans look for alternatives that enable them to get quality yet affordable eyewear products.

Echo them and get your money’s worth with this list…

1. FOUR EYES

Hailing from the Philippines, this startup company graced Singapore’s e-commerce scene in 2014.

Since then, Four Eyes has been selling pairs of glasses (including the lenses) for as low as S$88. Their variety of colors, lens types, materials, shapes, and sizes will take you to countless hours of eyewear shopping heaven!

Image Credits: facebook.com/foureyessg

What’s more? Four Eyes’ glasses are inclusive of free shipping and 6 months warranty.

2. NEW CHINA OPTICIANS

New China Opticians has been in the business for over 90 years!

With their longstanding experience in eyewear, customers can expect good products at friendly prices. In their shop at 3 Coleman Street, glasses are sold for as low as S$40. This bargain price is suitable for people who will be needing glasses for a short-term basis or for kids who are prone to breaking their spectacles.

3. OWNDAYS

The strong appeal of OWNDAYS is probably rooted from their quick services and cheap prices.

You do not have to worry if you are rushing to work because for as short as 20 minutes, you can get your brand new prescription glasses for S$98-198. Amazingly, the price includes the optical frames, 1.60 high index aspheric lenses, casing, and cloth cleaner already.

Image Credits: facebook.com/owndays.sg

BONUS: If you are looking for non-prescription glasses for fashion’s sake, you can purchase cheap pairs at Zalora!

Zalora is one of the top online retailers that sell shoes, apparel, beauty products, and accessories such as eyewear. Zalora’s collection of glasses for both men and women fits in a spectrum of style, coolness, and classicism. Get your very own pair for as low as S$15!

Image Credits: facebook.com/ZaloraSingapore

Sources: 1, 2, & 3

Deepavali Must-Haves You Do Not Want To Miss!

Tomorrow is the multicolored festivity of Deepavali in Singapore.

Deepavali or Diwali is an important festival that is observed by Hindus all over the globe! This Festival of Lights is the cerebration of good defeating evil. Also, it marks the end of harvest season and the beginning of the financial year as Lakshmi (Goddess of Prosperity) brings good fortune to everyone.

Little India, the center of Singapore’s Indian community, will be filled with bright and colorful lights and other artistic street decorations. The powerful atmosphere would not be complete without the street parades, concerts, cultural activities, and amazing bazaars!

Speaking of amazing bazaars, this list is collated just for you so you would not miss the bargain prices on clothing, oil lamps, jewelry, decorations, and so much more!

1. DEEPAVALI MALL

Located at the open field opposite Mustafa Centre, Deepavali Mall is open from 10am to 10pm till November 10. Boasting with stage performances, amusement park, and varied stalls, Deepavali Mall is the place to be!

Recommended stalls include Trisha’s Craft and Kiran’s Textiles. Trisha’s Craft offers Indian jewelry in the traditional styles of Meenakari, Kundan, and Polki. Friendly prices start at S$10 for earrings and S$15 for necklaces.

While Kiran’s Textiles is an ethnic woman swear stall that has been longstanding for the past five years. Their prices range from S$25-120 for a three-piece Anarkali outfit.

2. IKEA

If you are planning to celebrate Deepavali with your family in the comfort of your home, consider decorating your rooms with vibrant and majestic decorations by IKEA Singapore. IKEA offers colorful cushion covers (ÅKERGYLLEN) for S$9.90. While the tea-light holder (GLANSIG) and scented tea-light candles (SINNLIG) will cost you a total of S$6.40 only.

Image Credits: facebook.com/IKEASingapore

3. DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL VILLAGE

Enjoy great deals for clothing, accessories, and crafts at Deepavali Festival Village. It is held at Hastings Road and Campbell Lane.

At Hastings Road, one stall called Design Manthraz sells ethnic children’s wear for newborns till age 10. With 10 years of reputable experience, Design Manthraz’s products are only made with soft materials such as cotton. Their prices start at S$10 for girls and S$20 for boys.

At the entrance of the Campbell Lane, you will be greeted by large eye-catching religious statues sold at Gokulam Jewels & Crafts. For 20 years, vendor Saraswathi made it a routine to sell religious statues, prayer altars, lamps, and figurines of Hindu gods. Prices start at S$3.50 for lamps and S$29 for small figurines of Lord Ganesha.

Image Credits: facebook.com/designmanthraz

Hurry as the Deepavali Festival Village is only open until 11pm today! 🙂

Sources: 1 and 2

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