Go Shopping in the Republic
Yesterday was a full one for me as I needed to make a day trip back to the Republic. As much as I had to wake up wee hours of the morning to get ready and head to the airport, the feeling of being ‘home’ was great. I like to go shopping in Singapore, even though it means I’m not buying anything. I managed to take a sneak peek at the new 313@Somerset yesterday – a truly huge and buzzing mall – I was impressed!
Shopping in Singapore has gotten better as the big brands and cult labels are entering the retail market. In terms of choice and variety, there is no lack. I mean, if you can’t get what you want in Orchard road, you may not get it in other places! Sometimes, people prefer to shop elsewhere to compare prices and to get better deals. But from my personal experience, there are more better deals these days in the retail stores when I go shopping, especially after a busy festive season. I was going to restrain my self from any buying but I couldn’t resist the indie, hip and cool clothing at Womb.
I believe the retail market in Singapore will continue to grow as more tourists and locals continue that shopping and spending trend. It amazes me when I hear about people spending thousands of dollars on shoes, bags and clothing. Then again, they help spur the economy! Finding a branded store is as easy as directory submissions in the web with better customer service in the new malls. There are always personnel to assist you when you are lost in your shopping spree!
Though I’m a local, I am often greeting with new shopping deals, surprises and new malls every year. It feels good to witness new things and new trends but I caution myself not to be swept away by consumerism. That’s another topic altogether, I suppose.
Have a Happy New Year.
Don’t Go Shopping Out of Impulsiveness
Finally, Christmas is over and just when I thought that it’s time to sit back and take a break from the malls, the post Christmas sale had begun! I was asked to go shopping with some girl friends this morning but I told myself I had better not to!
It’s so tempting to keep buying when you are in that shopping mood, especially if you are visiting a new place during a vacation. When I was having my holidays, I was tempted to buy things I didn’t even need. But I had reminded myself not to get into this impulsive buying or I would be sucked into the realm of consumerism.
We walked so much during our vacation and DH had to get some knee pain treatment to ease his bad knee. I was glad to buy a pair of Birkenstocks during my trip to Taiwan. It was at least 30% than what I would pay in Malaysia. My birthday surprise came a little late when DH gave a nod to a new 3 Gs iPhone.
The next few days will be some personal reflection on my goals for this year and next. I would definitely be taking a break from shopping at the moment unless the bargains are overly attractive. Do remember not to buy out of impulsiveness when you go shopping. Perhaps, it’s time to warn yourself against consumerism!
Get Car Insurance During Your Christmas Shopping!
It’s been a very busy week with so many errands to run and the long list of Christmas gifts I need to shop by this weekend. The lines are long in the mall when I go shopping and the worse thing was, my car played up one morning on the road!
If you are a driver, you can understand my frustration when I was stuck on a busy road with a car that had broken down. I was once again thankful for auto insurance coverage which saved me the trouble of getting a tow truck on a busy day. I can’t imagine how difficult and expensive it would be for me to get my car fixed quickly with I don’t have a good auto insurance purchased. If you are new to this, you can often check out the website for more information and get all your insurance questions covered.
With my car fixed and working well, I can now finish off my Christmas gifts shopping before it’s too late. If you are traveling this festive, make sure your car is covered and protected with a good policy too.
Go Christmas Shopping Online
This afternoon, I met a very close friend for tea. She is someone I treasure and I recalled those wonderful days where we would go shopping together, go for high teas and enjoy movies. We had a lovely time catching up with each other.
She surprised me with an early Christmas gift… it was so sweet of her. I was a little embarrassed cos I haven’t had time to shop for my Christmas gifts yet! Then I received an email updating me on some of the online gift stores in the web and came across Joy Gift Store. I did a quick check and saw a varied of gifts and apparel for women, men and kids. There are also lots of ornaments and little Christmas decorations which many of you may need for this coming festive season. You can find jewelry including earrings, necklaces and bracelets, toys for children and teenagers, watches and hobby gifts. Whether you are shopping for your parents, grand parents, brother, sister or close colleagues, I’m sure you can find something that is appropriate for him or her.
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Go Shopping for Easy Recipes for the Family
While I was staying with my cousin during my recent stay in the woods, I had the pleasure of enjoying her homecooked dishes and creative recipes. My cousin likes to go shopping for new ingredients and spices, whipping up new dishes for her family whenever she finds time.
As a working mom of two boys, she does experience challenges in balancing her work and family duties like any other working mom out there. Nevertheless, she does her best to cook them nutritious meals and spends time with them when they are back from school. I believe many moms out there love to prepare healthy meals for their family and children and the good news is, it doesn’t have to be that hard.
With technology and the host of information in the web today, you can find chicken recipes, healthy meal ideas all at your fingertips. For those who have a little more time on the weekends, cooking some new is fun and inspirational. And for the regular weekdays, you can still prepare easy recipes that moms have tried and tested day in and day out.
Searching breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes can be easy if you don’t want to end up with cookbooks on your coffee table. Personally, I love to try out new recipes and go shopping for groceries and ingredients in the supermarket. It is a good time-out from work and I know my loved ones are going to enjoy a hearty meal. So this festive season, it’s no better time to cook some homey meals for everyone as you take a break from the regular routine of daily living.
