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Lifehacksg#24 - Singapore Really Really Free Market
[savings type; whatever you find!]
The Really Really Free Market (RRFM) movement first began in 2003 in North America and has since spread across the world. As a movement that aims to counteract Consumerism, the RRFM forms temporary markets based on the gift economy. This means at the market, everything is free. The idea revolves around less of the sale of something, but rather sharing items among the community.
The Singapore version of the RRFM is supported by the Post-Museum, an independent community of very pleasant people, and takes place about once every other month. These temporary markets in Singapore "pop-up" at various different places and updates are available via their Facebook page. The next session will take place on 15th December at Hong Lim Park and more details can be found here. Do register for a booth if you're interested to contribute and share!
So, what will one expect at an RRFM session in Singapore?
Well, lifehacksg popped over a couple of times over the course of 2013 and generally we have very positive comments about the concept. Juxtaposed in the setting of Singapore which most argue as a city which symbolizes consumerism, the Singapore RRFM is boldy refreshing! People come from all walks of life to share both skills (teaching Japanese, free back massages, guitar lessons, Yoga sessions, meditation...) and items (books, clothes, food, art pieces ...). At a recent session, we walked away with a self-portrait, poetry and a postcard and some great books!
We don't suggest that you go with a mindset of wanting to get free stuff; but rather treat it as a day out to explore yet another unique underground social community in Singapore with the chance of some hidden finds! Remember, bring what you can and take what you need!
Happy lifehacking!
The Really Really Free Market (RRFM) movement first began in 2003 in North America and has since spread across the world. As a movement that aims to counteract Consumerism, the RRFM forms temporary markets based on the gift economy. This means at the market, everything is free. The idea revolves around less of the sale of something, but rather sharing items among the community.
The Singapore version of the RRFM is supported by the Post-Museum, an independent community of very pleasant people, and takes place about once every other month. These temporary markets in Singapore "pop-up" at various different places and updates are available via their Facebook page. The next session will take place on 15th December at Hong Lim Park and more details can be found here. Do register for a booth if you're interested to contribute and share!
So, what will one expect at an RRFM session in Singapore?
Well, lifehacksg popped over a couple of times over the course of 2013 and generally we have very positive comments about the concept. Juxtaposed in the setting of Singapore which most argue as a city which symbolizes consumerism, the Singapore RRFM is boldy refreshing! People come from all walks of life to share both skills (teaching Japanese, free back massages, guitar lessons, Yoga sessions, meditation...) and items (books, clothes, food, art pieces ...). At a recent session, we walked away with a self-portrait, poetry and a postcard and some great books!
We don't suggest that you go with a mindset of wanting to get free stuff; but rather treat it as a day out to explore yet another unique underground social community in Singapore with the chance of some hidden finds! Remember, bring what you can and take what you need!
Happy lifehacking!
Lifehacksg#23 - CarouSELL
[savings type - liquidating used stuff for
cash!]
Today's lifehack presents a very interesting
service available to you and I provided by the awesome folks from Carousell. The
simple idea of a traditional buy-and-sell marketplace has been revolutionized
to be accessible to the average man on the street, and did we mention - on the
go.
To explain Carousell... in a nutshell try to
think eBay or Craigslist, except much simpler and much quicker. According to
their tagline "Snap, list, sell. Create free listings to sell
items you once loved in 30 seconds". When they say 30 seconds,
they actually mean it. It is that simple.
Sure, there are many such platforms dedicated to accessible online shopping and selling. But we chose to mention Carousell in today's lifehack primarily to encourage our readers out there to embrace a "sell, sell, sell" mindset, which presents itself as the antithesis of a "buy, buy, buy" mentality.
When
keywords like "de-clutter", "simplicity", "less is
more" have become guiding principles of a modern 21st century
lifestyle, don’t you start to hate yourself a little when your
already-tiny Singaporean apartment is made even smaller by an ever-growing
pile of ‘things I don’t know where to put’? Yup, that’s the time, not
to relocate, but to rethink your goods. Start tagging excess, unnecessary
items for sale and you will soon realize how much you actually do not
need. experience liberation from a society driven by consumerism. Carousell
is one app that will help you de-clutter your life, and allow you to get some cash back at
the same time.
Today, the start-up announced a fresh injection of $800K funding which
will help them expand their services to countries in the region. An interesting statistic to note is that on average Carousell users open the
app 10 times and spend (cumulatively) 25 minutes on it daily, compared to 14
times and 30 minutes respectively for Facebook! Very impressive indeed.
Accolades aside, the Carousell app is great
because it embraces simplicity and allows you to put out pre-loved items into a
thriving marketplace within 30 seconds. At lifehacksg, we have been using the
app for 2 months now, and have successfully gotten rid of more than $1000 worth
of pre-loved items ranging from clothes to electronics.
Start selling and de-cluttering!
Lifehacksg#21 - Save on Suits?
Edit - $90 suit deal is no longer available but do check out the store for cheap tailored clothes nonetheless!
[savings type - good deal!]
[savings type - good deal!]
Suits have become a symbol of success in the urban jungle that we live in and are a must-have in every man's wardrobe. It is a need that you will find yourself obsessing about at some point in time, just because it is versatile and such a thrill to don (especially if you have a worthy one). From working
professionals who understand the importance of looking poised and polished for good first impressions, to an average Joe who wants to look like a million bucks on an evening out, the suit is a transforming garment tailored to compliment your body. Today, Lifehacksg ventures into the field of tailors and textiles, going back to the age-old classic of the iron-pressed James Bond look to give you a makeover.
Seah Im Food Centre located
opposite Harbourfront is a pretty terrible food centre - our friends over atIeatIshootIpost agrees, as this may be the one food centre where you walk in and
realize that none of the stalls are actually worth your calories at all. However, food aside, in the corner of the food
centre lies a small cluster of stalls comprising of sundries and tailor
shops. In particular, Lifehacksg#21 recommends Singai Garments and Tailoring
(#01-11) for their affordable tailored dress-pants and full suits.
At this local, unassuming "mama shop", made-to-measure pants only cost you $40 apiece, or just $100 for a set of three. For full professional suits, we were offered a quote of just $90 for an entire suit set (top + bottom). Can you imagine how many outfits you can tailor with such a deal? Friends will be after your secret for a seemingly endless variety of expensive-looking items!
After taking your measurements, the tailor will provide you with catalogs of various types of fabrics available for choosing. Lifehacksg made a purchase for three tailored dress-pants and were very impressed with the precision of the fit as well as the quality of the fabric. Now, we're not expecting Harvey Spector's standard of quality but the impeccable fitting might just pull off as an A grade knock-off for a millionth the price. Another plus point – the pants were ready for collection within just a few working days!
After taking your measurements, the tailor will provide you with catalogs of various types of fabrics available for choosing. Lifehacksg made a purchase for three tailored dress-pants and were very impressed with the precision of the fit as well as the quality of the fabric. Now, we're not expecting Harvey Spector's standard of quality but the impeccable fitting might just pull off as an A grade knock-off for a millionth the price. Another plus point – the pants were ready for collection within just a few working days!
In quick summary, to get perfectly-fitted tailored pants and suits at a very affordable price, head over to Seah Im Food Centre to visit Singai Garments and Tailoring! While you're at it, we would highly recommend getting a bowl of our favorite Tian Ji Niang Tou Foo stall (you won't miss it, there's a perennial line)!
Happy lifehacking!
Tag :
Clothes,
Tailored pants
