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Places To Find The Cheapest Gym Memberships In Singapore

Singapore is no stranger to expensive fitness center costs! And let us face it, most of you will not even use your membership perks to its fullest! With gym membership fees shooting up to S$2000 per year, one may wonder where the best rates are.

Fortunately for you, this list has you covered!

1. GYMM BOXX

GYMM BOXX is every gym-junkie’s dream as it has a wide array of premium equipment, a helpful staff, and a clean environment. What makes this place stand out is its “popular gym chain” facilities at affordable membership rates.

The standard membership rates are as follows:

a. Senior Membership ranges from S$90-240
b. Youth Membership ranges from S$120-360
c. Standard Membership ranges from S$150-480

If you do not want to commit just yet, you can pay per every entry for as low as S$3!

2. ACTIVESG GYM

Known for offering individuals and communities with various lifestyle opportunities, ActiveSG promotes better living through sport. It is only necessary that they include gymnasiums to their repertoire. If you are able to wait for your turn and workout with the basic equipments then, this place is suitable for you.

Here are the rates of the MyActiveGYM scheme:

a. Adults (Off-Peak) S$15/month
b. Adults (Peak) S$30/month
c. Seniors and Students (Off-Peak) S$9/month
d. Seniors and Students (Peak) S$18/month

As an ActiveSG member under the MyActiveGYM scheme, you will be able to get unlimited gym access to all the ActiveGYM outlets islandwide.

3. YOUR WORKPLACE

If you are serious about getting in shape, consider looking for an employer or a company that offers gym memberships. For example, Siemens has their own gym at the Siemens Centre Singapore. It is adjacent to a lounge where employees can read newspapers or magazines and listen to relaxing music.

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Nothing beats a workout that is FREE and is situated at your own convenience!

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Cheap Groupon Workshops To Enrich Your Life Skills

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.

And if you swear by the website, you would know that they offer a number of deals on workshops too!

1. COGNITIVE SKILLS

Improve your memory with a two-hour workshop by Pinnacle Minds. Buy here.

Learn mnemonic techniques, develop your own memorization strategy, absorb information important to your profession, and more for the price of S$25!

With this workshop, Pinnacle Minds aims to relay their knowledge on multiple memorization techniques such as mnemonics. Founded by Sancy Suraj Singh, the current Guinness World Record holder for the longest sequence of colors memorised, the company has held seminars for various prestigious clients including Singapore Tourism Board and SingTel.

2. CREATIVITY

Unleash your creativity with the two-hour hand bouquet arrangement workshop by Rosebud. Buy here.

Suitable for beginners and those with green thumbs, this workshop is priced at S$26.

Using an assortment of imported flowers and other materials that are provided, Cindy Ko will teach you about floral design. Cindy Ko, the founder of Rosebud, is a UK-trained floral artist with twenty-three years of experience. Fortunately, you are able to bring home your wonderful creation!

3. LANGUAGE SKILLS

Take on the chance to learn the basics of Korean language with a four-session workshop by City of Manchester Centre of Management. Buy here.

Attend introductory lessons on Hangul (Korean Alphabet) and Korean conversational skills for the price of only S$22!

To further enhance your language skills, City of Manchester Centre of Management offers a series of classes to learn Korean through hands-on, activity-based lessons. The center is located in Shenton House, just a six-minute walk from the Downtown MRT.

4. FINE MOTOR SKILLS

Develop fine motor and concentration skills with your child with the two-hour clay sculpting workshop by Jumping Clay. Buy here.

Looking for a fun activity that you and your child can do? Look no further as Jumping Clay gives you the “2-Hour Clay Sculpting Class for S$24”.

Jumping Clay, an established brand founded in Korea, is a shop that teaches art workshops and sells an array of clay products. Participating in their workshop will help improve you and your child’s fine motor skills, concentration skills, and spatial intelligence. Everything is safe for your child as you will use nothing but non-toxic polymer clay.

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6 Quick And Easy Fixes To Maintain Your Happy Home

Did you know that you can solve your household problems without calling for backup and paying expensive service fees? If you do not believe me then, you may change your mind as you try these 6 simple and inexpensive home maintenance tips:

WALLS

1. PEELING WALLPAPER

To fix a peeling wallpaper, you must apply wallpaper paste or wallpaper adhesive on a paint brush. Cover the entire wall with it especially the ends. Smooth everything down with clean hands or a roller. You may purchase the Eliane Extra Strength Wallpaper Paste (250 g) for S$25 at Korean WP.

2. HOLES IN THE WALL

Fixing the holes in the wall differs for large and small cracks. For larger cracks you will have to cover it up with wall filler or spackling compound that is available for about S$5-7 at the hardware store.

While, to fix the white wall blemishes that are smaller than 1/4 inch wide, try covering it up with plain toothpaste. Put enough to fill in the whole and scrape off the excess with a knife.

FLOORS

3. RESTORING ITS SHINE

To restore the luster of flooring, you must polish them after they have been mopped. Use microfiber cloth or clean cloth diapers to get the job done while skipping too much cleaners.

4. UNEVEN WOODEN FURNITURE AND FLOORS

To avoid sanding the whole floor or table to smoothen it up, try this simple solution. Spread a wet towel over the scratched or uneven area then place a hot flat iron on the top then move it in a circular motion for 3-5 minutes. Color it with varnish afterwards if you want.

DOORS

5. NOISY SLAMMING DOOR

Who else hates the loud slam of doors aside from me? Thankfully, you can soften the blow by placing a rubber band around the doorknobs on both sides. Do this without covering the latch.

6. DIFFICULT SLIDING DOORS

To smoothen the move of the sliding door, you must clean the debris that are jammed within the track and the wheels. Clear it all by running a paintbrush or vacuum along the track.

BONUS! LIGHTS

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Save money on light bulbs by replacing it only when the time is right. It is appropriate to change the bulb if it overheats, spoils, and overspends (having high-energy consumption). Also, you must replace the bulb if its color and power are not enough for the to accomplish the tasks in a particular room.

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Affordable And Quality 24-Hour Laundromats In Singapore

If you are a avid-fan of FRIENDS, you would remember the first time Rachel and Ross kissed. It was in a simple self-service laundry shop wherein customers put their clothes inside the machines. The machines would wash their clothes once they filled its slot with coins.

In the most parts of the world, this self-service laundry shop is called laundromats while in United Kingdom, they call it launderettes. When this technology graced Singapore, people welcomed it with open arms.

Laundromats enables you to save time and money compared to the “traditional” laundry services. If you are rushing to have your business coat washed and dried, go to a laundromat! It will only cost you several minutes to get it done rather than the average turnaround time of 5 working days in other laundry shops.

With more than a hundred laundromats in Singapore, travelers can also take advantage of their affordable and pay-as-you-use prices.

On that note, here are four affordable and quality laundromats that operate for 24 hours…

1. WONDER WASH

Wonder Wash is one of the first self-service laundry shops in Singapore. By self-service I mean, there are completely no attendants! You are free to wash all your garments at any time and any day (except in their One@KentRidge outlet). Aside from their premium technology, Wonder Wash’s edge from the rest is their accessibility. With more than 40 outlets all over Singapore, you will surely find one that is near you!

Pricing:

Washing

11 kg from S$5

16kg from S$7

20kg from S$9

Drying

S$1 per 5 minutes

Locations: Full list of the outlets, here.

2. EASY WASH

Raved with good reviews in Yelp http://www.yelp.com.sg/biz/easy-wash-laundromat-singapore, Easy Wash uses their state-of-the-art technology to suit your needs and the needs of the delicate fabrics. You can choose from a myriad of services such as normal wash, soft wash, hot water wash, and double wash.

Pricing:

Image Credits: www.easywash.sg/pricing

Locations: 4 outlets nationwide. Click here for the full list.

3. WASHINGHUT

WashingHut started as a family business that has grown to be a well-established company in Singapore. Two things that make WashingHut stand out are their exclusive DOMUS technology and their prepaid payment system.

DOMUS, a company that boasts with 90 years of experience, is the official brand used by WashingHut. DOMUS Laundry Point allows customers to pay through coins, banknotes, and WashingHut Card prepaid card. Isn’t that amazing?

Pricing:

Washing

11 kg from S$5

16kg from S$7

20kg from S$10

Drying

S$1 per 5 minutes

Location: 216 Joo Chiat Road, SOHO Life, Singapore 427483

Image Credits: facebook.com/washinghutlaundromat

4. VAPOUR LAUNDRY

VAPOUR Laundry showcases modernity in its website and aesthetically pleasing environment. Using industrial-strength machines, customers can leave with their clothes as fresh and crisp as they can be. Wonderfully located at the vicinity of restaurants and bakeries, foodies who need to get their garments washed can just press the machine and grab a bite while waiting for 30 minutes or so. Also, they offer seasonal promotions so it is best to stay update by liking their Facebook page at: facebook.com/vapourlaundry.

Pricing:

Washing

10 kg from S$4 to 6

13kg from S$6 to 8

16kg from S$8 to 10

Drying

S$1 per 5 minutes

Location: 109 Clementi Street 11, Singapore 120109

Image Credits: facebook.com/vapourlaundry

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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!

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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

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