How to save money? Simple, do not take cab. But not easy right?
Temptations Temptations ;)
Let me do a simple breakdown of how a journey (starting time at 10pm) used to cost and would now cost. Hopefully this cost analysis of a short-distance travel would wake you up enough not to take cab :)
From somewhere in Pasir Ris to somewhere in Tampines, this journey that I always take used to cost at most $5.20. At most $5.20, meaning to say, $5 would most often return me some change..
Yesterday, after the price hike in ComfortDelGro Cab on 12 Dec 2011, I took a cab under that company. By the way, City Cab is under ComfortDelGro bcoz they are actually ComfortCityCab though not heavily publized with the word Comfort in front. This mean no escape from the price hike for me.
When I first board. $3.20 ;)
is a history.. it's $3.20 plus the 25% peak-period (from 6pm to 11.59pm) surcharge of $0.80.
This means that without moving an inch, you've incurred a cost of $4.00.
Then every increment is no longer $0.20. and it's not just an increment of $0.22. it's $0.22 plus the 25% surcharge of $0.05. So every jump is $0.27. Not so fun nor friendly anymore.
The total cost summed up to an amount of $6.48.
To think that uncle asked if i've got $0.50 when I passed him a $50 bill. What? Uncle wanna eat my $0.02 cents after the company revised the rates izzit? I think that there'd be lots of opportunities for them to eat those loose $0.0something cents of change.
Thankfully I do not have $0.50. I had $0.35 and the uncle accepted that. A slight discount but I think he'd earned enough.
A short distance travel generated an additional income of nearly $1 for him. How about some longer distance ones?
How to save money? Try your best not to take cab, unless you're sharing with a couple others or if you intend to switch job - be part of the taxi-driver crew!
Take bus, walk, save the enviornment, save your pockets, wallets and save yourself :)
Hope this post deters you enough to try not to take cab. Well, again, unless really necessary :)
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Vampire Power
Adapted from the Public Service Publication, Challenge, as well:
"Vampire Power" refers to electricity consumed by appliances that are plugged in, but switched off. Some devices keep trying to recharge themselves despite being fully charged - a major culprit is that cordless phone. These four tips can reduce energy wastage:
- Unplug devices when not in use.
- Use the on/off switch on the power outlet, not just the device.
- Unplug mobile phone/laptop chargers when not in use. Invest in "smart" power strips that automatically turn off when devices have finished charging.
- Invest in Energy Star qualified devices when buying new electronics"
- Unplug devices when not in use.
- Use the on/off switch on the power outlet, not just the device.
- Unplug mobile phone/laptop chargers when not in use. Invest in "smart" power strips that automatically turn off when devices have finished charging.
- Invest in Energy Star qualified devices when buying new electronics"
For more information, visit http://www.vampirepowersucks.com/ or click on the link to be directed there.
Now that you know more about saving electricity, the environment and the limited resources that we have, do remember to unplug your iPhones and laptops when they have finished charging. Help your pockets and help save gaia! :)
Eco-Friendly Fonts
Don't you agree that the printer, its toner and ink cartridge are expensive? All the more we should put in effort to save ink.
According to the Public Service Publication, Challenge, "Century Gothic is actually the most "economical" font when it comes to saving ink, followed by Times New Roman. Garamond saves ink, too.
Ecofont is a new software add-on that saves up to 25% of toner by perforating your typeface with tiny holes. You can still use whatever font you like - it'll just be a lot easier on your ink supplies"
Monday, July 11, 2011
Hei Sushi
HEY! it's Hei Sushi. 10% discount off ala-carte items exclusive for NTUC and Nebo Card Members! The others just dont get it :)
They are marketed as the first Halal Sushi Belt Restaurant so that even our Muslim friends can indulge themselves! Do click here for their ala-carte menu :)
We had our Salmon Sushi and California Handroll (unfortunately not the best handroll in town) each at $2.18. Our main course consists of Yakiniku & Hotate Mentaiyaki and Chicken Sukiyaki completed with a bottle of coke!
This is the Yakiniku & Hotate Mentaiyaki going at $13.88. It comes with Miso soup, Rice, some strips of Yakiniku Beef and 2 Hotate topped with Mentai. Their sauce differs from that of other Japanese Restaurants like Nihon Mura. This tastes more of Mayonaise than anything of the norm. But it doesn't taste bad, to each its own, right? :)
My Chicken Sukiyaki with special order - without leek! Cant really stand the taste of leek personally.. If you are a heavy eater, complete this with a bowl of rice. Otherwise, try finishing this yourself. You'd probably find it too much to handle. Veg-lovers only. For the soup is sweetened with cabbage, mushroom, carrots, tofu, chicken and an optional egg. It is a fun dish to have, considering the fact that you choose how and how well you want your egg to be done.
Ice/Hot water is free. Therefore the final bill of 1x Salmon Sushi, 1x California Handroll, 1x Yakiniku & Hotate Mentaiyaki, 1x Chicken Sukiyaki and 1x Coke sumed up to $33.99 with taxes included. Without the promotion of 10% discount off ala-carte items, the bill would cough up to an amount of $37.78. A savings of $3.79 (a discount of about 10.0%).
I had this on a happy weekend. Try yours now! :)
They are marketed as the first Halal Sushi Belt Restaurant so that even our Muslim friends can indulge themselves! Do click here for their ala-carte menu :)
We had our Salmon Sushi and California Handroll (unfortunately not the best handroll in town) each at $2.18. Our main course consists of Yakiniku & Hotate Mentaiyaki and Chicken Sukiyaki completed with a bottle of coke!
This is the Yakiniku & Hotate Mentaiyaki going at $13.88. It comes with Miso soup, Rice, some strips of Yakiniku Beef and 2 Hotate topped with Mentai. Their sauce differs from that of other Japanese Restaurants like Nihon Mura. This tastes more of Mayonaise than anything of the norm. But it doesn't taste bad, to each its own, right? :)
My Chicken Sukiyaki with special order - without leek! Cant really stand the taste of leek personally.. If you are a heavy eater, complete this with a bowl of rice. Otherwise, try finishing this yourself. You'd probably find it too much to handle. Veg-lovers only. For the soup is sweetened with cabbage, mushroom, carrots, tofu, chicken and an optional egg. It is a fun dish to have, considering the fact that you choose how and how well you want your egg to be done.
Ice/Hot water is free. Therefore the final bill of 1x Salmon Sushi, 1x California Handroll, 1x Yakiniku & Hotate Mentaiyaki, 1x Chicken Sukiyaki and 1x Coke sumed up to $33.99 with taxes included. Without the promotion of 10% discount off ala-carte items, the bill would cough up to an amount of $37.78. A savings of $3.79 (a discount of about 10.0%).
I had this on a happy weekend. Try yours now! :)
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
DIY Gift Wrapper
Now, it sometimes is cumbersome if you have a small little gift for a friend and need to head out to get a big piece of gift wrapper that cost a few tens of cent. And not just that, you find yourself with a large portion of the wrapper remaining and have to decipher whether to give or throw it away, chuck it aside and let it go out of shape or collect dust. At the end of the day, either you - the owner of the wrapper remaining or the receiver of the gift eventually return the wrapper to the rubbish bin. What a waste!
So let me introduce to you a cheap and environmentally-friendly method to save cost and the environment.
First, get a piece of recycled paper used only on one side. The size may be in A4 or any size suitable for your gift (consider the surface area and provide some leeway for wrapping, not just the area from any pane of view).
Think of some phrases or wishes you want your wrapper to show. Choose a short one that is ideal for the wrapper or you will have a hard time repeating them. The idea is to be neat and presentable. The pictures below show 2 simple examples - the left one with Happy Birthday =) and the right one with Chocolate <3
Click for larger images
After writing so, you are ready to wrap your gift!
As you can see, there is no restriction or rules that you need to abide to. I am not the only one aware of this idea and different people create different wrappers that look all good anyway! You can choose a multi-color wrapper or a twin-color wrapper. It's all in your hands, your call :)
If you decide to get materials such as the newspaper or magazines, you can choose whether or not to write words on them additionally for they are already filled with fonts and words. For newspaper, I recommend that you use some silver or gold pens/markers to write the words out.
Hope you have fun saving money and the environment. Share this with your friends :)
So let me introduce to you a cheap and environmentally-friendly method to save cost and the environment.
First, get a piece of recycled paper used only on one side. The size may be in A4 or any size suitable for your gift (consider the surface area and provide some leeway for wrapping, not just the area from any pane of view).
Think of some phrases or wishes you want your wrapper to show. Choose a short one that is ideal for the wrapper or you will have a hard time repeating them. The idea is to be neat and presentable. The pictures below show 2 simple examples - the left one with Happy Birthday =) and the right one with Chocolate <3
Click for larger images
After writing so, you are ready to wrap your gift!
As you can see, there is no restriction or rules that you need to abide to. I am not the only one aware of this idea and different people create different wrappers that look all good anyway! You can choose a multi-color wrapper or a twin-color wrapper. It's all in your hands, your call :)
If you decide to get materials such as the newspaper or magazines, you can choose whether or not to write words on them additionally for they are already filled with fonts and words. For newspaper, I recommend that you use some silver or gold pens/markers to write the words out.
Hope you have fun saving money and the environment. Share this with your friends :)
NTUC Tissue
I promise you this is cool dude. Fairprice tissue going at $5.35 for two.. The quality is not bad and very justifiable based on the cost per ply if you need to calculate it that way..
And the best thing is - Mum is a NTUC Linkpoint card holder and she enjoys a $0.30 reduction. Furthermore, her purchase was offset with a $5 NTUC voucher received as a offer of goodwill after helping a young lady complete a door-to-door survey.
Kindness begets kindness. This whole chuck of tissue only cost us $0.05! Can you even believe it?
No wonder they say - Savings, savings, savings. Mum knows best!
And the best thing is - Mum is a NTUC Linkpoint card holder and she enjoys a $0.30 reduction. Furthermore, her purchase was offset with a $5 NTUC voucher received as a offer of goodwill after helping a young lady complete a door-to-door survey.
Kindness begets kindness. This whole chuck of tissue only cost us $0.05! Can you even believe it?
No wonder they say - Savings, savings, savings. Mum knows best!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Popular
A Stationery-Fanatic? A Popular Member? Well, then good news! Popular is now having a 20% store-wide discount exclusive only for Popular Members. Valid only over the weekend from 24 June to 26 June (Friday to Sunday)!
I'm going down to some of their outlets and so should you. See you there and then, dear stationery lovers!
Why so cool? Because they are popular because of you. I'm going down for some stationery purchases and restocks before school starts. Do take note of the terms and conditions that apply.
Here the link for the actual poster and here for the TnC! :)
Happy Tips: visit the popular outlets near some good food chains and/or entertainment avenues to make your weekend a fulfilling one!
Here the link for the actual poster and here for the TnC! :)
Happy Tips: visit the popular outlets near some good food chains and/or entertainment avenues to make your weekend a fulfilling one!
I'm going down to some of their outlets and so should you. See you there and then, dear stationery lovers!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Mad Jack
Jack's going mad! Mad Jack having Lunch Promotion and Student Promotion from 11.30am to 5pm!
Click here or on the image to be directed to the Mad Jack's official website. You need to scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the left yellow box labelled Dine-In to get a copy of their pdf format menu.
Each student meal cost only $5.90nett and it comes with a glass of Ice Lemon Tea. Do ask for sugar syrup if you don't take sour Ice Lemon Tea. What's important? It's free! :)
For today's lunch, Grilled Chicken in Black Pepper Sauce and Beef Burger were ordered, i.e Set C and Set F respectively. We topped up $1 for Cheese Fries too. On the right picture, the Apple-and-Peach Salad simply rocks! Something light and refreshing for the health-conscious :)
Thinking that one of the Side Dishes from either of the main courses would be topped with cheese, it was to our pleasant surprise when we were served a separate plate of Cheese Fries. This is to say that we had our own portion of plain-jane Fries and additional Cheese Fries for sharing!
The final bill of 2x Main Course from the Student Meal Menu, 2x Ice Lemon Tea and 1x Cheese Fries sumed up to $12.80 with taxes included! It pays to be a student, especially when Jack is going mad and crazy at Mad Jack :)
There are some soup and dessert promotion exclusive during lunch time too, but I guessed it's too heavy for us after finishing the abundance of Cheese Fries! :)
And if you happened not to be a student, Lunch Promotion (from 11.30am - 5pm) offers you 15% off regular-priced items. GST is included in the prices and there is no service charge. A halal food chain that even our Muslim friends can give it a try!
No further credit card promotion though :)
Outlets Featuring Promotion: White Sands, Simpang Bedok, Selegie, Jalan Kayu, Nex and Bukit Timah
Click here or on the image to be directed to the Mad Jack's official website. You need to scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the left yellow box labelled Dine-In to get a copy of their pdf format menu.
Each student meal cost only $5.90nett and it comes with a glass of Ice Lemon Tea. Do ask for sugar syrup if you don't take sour Ice Lemon Tea. What's important? It's free! :)
For today's lunch, Grilled Chicken in Black Pepper Sauce and Beef Burger were ordered, i.e Set C and Set F respectively. We topped up $1 for Cheese Fries too. On the right picture, the Apple-and-Peach Salad simply rocks! Something light and refreshing for the health-conscious :)
Thinking that one of the Side Dishes from either of the main courses would be topped with cheese, it was to our pleasant surprise when we were served a separate plate of Cheese Fries. This is to say that we had our own portion of plain-jane Fries and additional Cheese Fries for sharing!
The final bill of 2x Main Course from the Student Meal Menu, 2x Ice Lemon Tea and 1x Cheese Fries sumed up to $12.80 with taxes included! It pays to be a student, especially when Jack is going mad and crazy at Mad Jack :)
There are some soup and dessert promotion exclusive during lunch time too, but I guessed it's too heavy for us after finishing the abundance of Cheese Fries! :)
And if you happened not to be a student, Lunch Promotion (from 11.30am - 5pm) offers you 15% off regular-priced items. GST is included in the prices and there is no service charge. A halal food chain that even our Muslim friends can give it a try!
No further credit card promotion though :)
Outlets Featuring Promotion: White Sands, Simpang Bedok, Selegie, Jalan Kayu, Nex and Bukit Timah
POSB Operating Hours
Happened to walk pass POSB Bank and chanced upon their Notice to inform customers of their extending operating hours.
From 11am to 7pm daily, closed on Sundays. 10 branches with the new operations hours are:
From 11am to 7pm daily, closed on Sundays. 10 branches with the new operations hours are:
- Beauty World Centre
- Centrepoint
- Tiong Bahru Plaza
- Thomson Plaza
- Jurong Point
- Ngee Ann City
- Suntec City Mall
- Heartland Mall
- Whites Sands
- Compasspoint
Fun-size Broom
Do you find yourself often sweeping dust from your table to the floor? Or kicking dirt from your room to the living room hoping that someone will clear the mess for you? Quit these bad habits with this Fun-size Broom!
Comes in Limegreen, Pink and Blue! I have bought a limegreen one for our pet gerbils and went back the day after to buy a pink one for myself. Guess what? Fun-size Broom at fun-size prices! Only $1 each!
I got both at this shop adptly named Happy Living. It is located in Basement 1 of White Sands Shopping Centre, near the GNC, Begawan Solo and the Pet Shop. It gives off a Japanese, Daiso feel with some plastic boxes of different sizes for sale. You sure won't miss it.
Keep your room and premises clean starting with this Fun-size Broom. Item while stocks last. So hurry! If it's gone, it's gone!
Comes in Limegreen, Pink and Blue! I have bought a limegreen one for our pet gerbils and went back the day after to buy a pink one for myself. Guess what? Fun-size Broom at fun-size prices! Only $1 each!
I got both at this shop adptly named Happy Living. It is located in Basement 1 of White Sands Shopping Centre, near the GNC, Begawan Solo and the Pet Shop. It gives off a Japanese, Daiso feel with some plastic boxes of different sizes for sale. You sure won't miss it.
Keep your room and premises clean starting with this Fun-size Broom. Item while stocks last. So hurry! If it's gone, it's gone!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Pizza Hut
Heads up to Pizza Hut! They are having their 30th Anniversary and this calls for a celebration!
50% deals on weekdays! Promotion valid from 30 May - 8 July 2011!
Click here or on the image to be directed to the Pizza Hut's official website for current Deals & Promos.
Complete your meal with the 6pc Spicy Drumlets at $5.90, definitely a Must-Eat at Pizza Hut! If you are not contented with complimentary ice water, a glass of Pepsi will cost you $2.60.
The final bill of 1x Hawaiian Regular Pan Pizza, 1x 6pc Spicy Drumlets and 1x Pepsi sumed up to $20.30 with taxes included. Without this promotion, the bill would cough up to an amount of $30.60. A savings of $10.30 (a discount of about 33.5%).
My Monday was made marvelous because of Pizza Hut, so thank you PH! :)
If you happen to pay the bill with UOB Credit Card, you get a 10% cash rebate for a minimum spending of $30.
Outlets Featuring Promotion: Everywhere in Singapore
50% deals on weekdays! Promotion valid from 30 May - 8 July 2011!
Click here or on the image to be directed to the Pizza Hut's official website for current Deals & Promos.
No choice of Pizza flavours, but I guess Hawaiian Regular Pan Pizza sure does the job. Personal Pan Pizzas are served after they are divided into 4 smaller slices while the Regular Pan Pizzas are served in 6. Both sizes of Pizzas are going on a 50% discount on Mondays till 8 July 2011!
Complete your meal with the 6pc Spicy Drumlets at $5.90, definitely a Must-Eat at Pizza Hut! If you are not contented with complimentary ice water, a glass of Pepsi will cost you $2.60.
The final bill of 1x Hawaiian Regular Pan Pizza, 1x 6pc Spicy Drumlets and 1x Pepsi sumed up to $20.30 with taxes included. Without this promotion, the bill would cough up to an amount of $30.60. A savings of $10.30 (a discount of about 33.5%).
If you happen to pay the bill with UOB Credit Card, you get a 10% cash rebate for a minimum spending of $30.
Outlets Featuring Promotion: Everywhere in Singapore
Manhattan Fish Market
Previously, Manhattan Fish Market (MFM) went on a $6 Fish-and-Chips Promotion with Groupon. Now they are back with more offers!
Manhattan Seafood Platter for Two would usually cost you $35.90. Right now, they are having a promotion that sells the same item for only $29.90. On the menu, it says "Manhattan Seafood Platter for Two: Deep fried fish fillet, Fried Calamari, oysters & our signature Manhattan Flaming Prawns served with Chips, Garlic Herb Rice & Chef's Greens".
For my platter, Fried Calamari Rings were requested to be exchanged for more Garlic Herb Rice. And I have just realised that Chef's Greens were missing too - not suppose to be the case i think..
Ice water is free. Therefore, the final bill without any other orders sumed up to $35.20 with taxes included. Without this promotion, the bill would cough up to an amount of $42.25. A savings of $7.05 (a discount of about 16.5%). Complimentary Mint Mentoes on the house! :)
If you happen to pay the bill with DBS/POSB Credit/Debit Card, you get a $1 cash voucher for every $10 spent. We walked away with $3 worth of cash vouchers available for use on our next visit to MFM. Do note that the validity period of the cash voucher is exactly 2 months from the date of first visit.
Outlets Featuring Promotion: White Sands, Illuma and let me check before telling u more..
Manhattan Seafood Platter for Two would usually cost you $35.90. Right now, they are having a promotion that sells the same item for only $29.90. On the menu, it says "Manhattan Seafood Platter for Two: Deep fried fish fillet, Fried Calamari, oysters & our signature Manhattan Flaming Prawns served with Chips, Garlic Herb Rice & Chef's Greens".
For my platter, Fried Calamari Rings were requested to be exchanged for more Garlic Herb Rice. And I have just realised that Chef's Greens were missing too - not suppose to be the case i think..
Ice water is free. Therefore, the final bill without any other orders sumed up to $35.20 with taxes included. Without this promotion, the bill would cough up to an amount of $42.25. A savings of $7.05 (a discount of about 16.5%). Complimentary Mint Mentoes on the house! :)
If you happen to pay the bill with DBS/POSB Credit/Debit Card, you get a $1 cash voucher for every $10 spent. We walked away with $3 worth of cash vouchers available for use on our next visit to MFM. Do note that the validity period of the cash voucher is exactly 2 months from the date of first visit.
Outlets Featuring Promotion: White Sands, Illuma and let me check before telling u more..
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