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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#16 - Affordable food in the Orchard Area
[savings type - $$; during your next town visit]
Orchard Road is home to one of the glitziest shopping belts in Asia. Big brands and famous restaurants fly in to make their presence known in this region. Once you hit the Orchard area, it is likely that you will have to open your wallet and be prepared for significant cash outflow.
Folks who are familiar with this know that in order to find affordable food in this area, one would have to make their way to popular budget-haunts like Lucky Plaza, Far East Plaza etc. However, along with inflation and sky-rocketing rents, we have seen even prices at such places increase significantly in recent years.
Now, if you were a budget-conscious traveler or an average worker who wants access to affordable food in Orchard today, where will you go?
Lifehacksg#16 presents a little food haunt right outside Somerset MRT station, hidden in the basement of the Singtel Comcentre building.
This cafeteria boasts more than 10 different types of food stalls, serving a range of local delicacies at "non-Orchard" prices. To give you a better idea of what we mean by affordable in Orchard, a plate of economic-rice costs just under $3, while a bowl of Laksa Prawn Noodles will set you back a hefty... $2.20. In case you were wondering, the quality of the food is pretty decent. At such affordable prices, this is one of the best value-for-money options you'll find in Orchard!
So the next time you visit the Orchard Road area, skip the overpriced food-courts and check out this budget-friendly air-conditioned food centre at Somerset!
Orchard Road is home to one of the glitziest shopping belts in Asia. Big brands and famous restaurants fly in to make their presence known in this region. Once you hit the Orchard area, it is likely that you will have to open your wallet and be prepared for significant cash outflow.
Folks who are familiar with this know that in order to find affordable food in this area, one would have to make their way to popular budget-haunts like Lucky Plaza, Far East Plaza etc. However, along with inflation and sky-rocketing rents, we have seen even prices at such places increase significantly in recent years.
Now, if you were a budget-conscious traveler or an average worker who wants access to affordable food in Orchard today, where will you go?
Lifehacksg#16 presents a little food haunt right outside Somerset MRT station, hidden in the basement of the Singtel Comcentre building.
This cafeteria boasts more than 10 different types of food stalls, serving a range of local delicacies at "non-Orchard" prices. To give you a better idea of what we mean by affordable in Orchard, a plate of economic-rice costs just under $3, while a bowl of Laksa Prawn Noodles will set you back a hefty... $2.20. In case you were wondering, the quality of the food is pretty decent. At such affordable prices, this is one of the best value-for-money options you'll find in Orchard!
So the next time you visit the Orchard Road area, skip the overpriced food-courts and check out this budget-friendly air-conditioned food centre at Somerset!
Tag :
Food
Lifehackg#14 - Cheapest Erdinger in town
[savings type:%; ~50-70% cheaper]
It may be a case of selection-bias, but whenever I look around, Erdinger seems to be the choice wheat beer in Singapore. I am a fan myself, and in my opinion it is the closest substitute available to Blue Moon, one of my favorite brews from North America.
The Singapore government slaps a hefty "sin-tax" on items such as alcohol, cigarettes etc., and in recent times a pint of draft beer at the bar could cost you north of $20. $20 for a pint of fresh beer is pretty ridiculous, but hey, since we live here we have to play by the rules of this land. Instead of mourning over our ill beer-fates in this country, Lifehacksg#14 shares a little known fact for cheap draft Erdinger in town.
Grandma's Restaurant is a nice place to get pretty decent local food (city-rate prices). A personal favorite is the Nasi Lemak, but we shall not talk about food here because after all this post title does read "Cheapest Erdinger in town".
Little known to most folks, Grandma's Restaurant serves draft beer at ridiculously low prices. A fresh full pint of Erdinger will set you back just $6.50, no conditions attached. If we drew a rough comparison to bars in the city charging anywhere between $15-25 for a pint, we're looking at a hefty discount for the same product at a similar location! Sure, you won't get your "bar atmosphere" but a value-money trade off at 50-70% discount seems pretty worth it. There currently are 2 Grandma's outlets in the city area - Paragon and Raffles City.
So if you're looking for a post-dinner place to kick back and grab a few drinks with friends, Lifehack your way around the hefty city-alcohol prices and knock down a few cheap Erdingers at Grandmas!
p.s. might be awkward to not order food but hey, Customer is King!
It may be a case of selection-bias, but whenever I look around, Erdinger seems to be the choice wheat beer in Singapore. I am a fan myself, and in my opinion it is the closest substitute available to Blue Moon, one of my favorite brews from North America.
The Singapore government slaps a hefty "sin-tax" on items such as alcohol, cigarettes etc., and in recent times a pint of draft beer at the bar could cost you north of $20. $20 for a pint of fresh beer is pretty ridiculous, but hey, since we live here we have to play by the rules of this land. Instead of mourning over our ill beer-fates in this country, Lifehacksg#14 shares a little known fact for cheap draft Erdinger in town.
Grandma's Restaurant is a nice place to get pretty decent local food (city-rate prices). A personal favorite is the Nasi Lemak, but we shall not talk about food here because after all this post title does read "Cheapest Erdinger in town".
Little known to most folks, Grandma's Restaurant serves draft beer at ridiculously low prices. A fresh full pint of Erdinger will set you back just $6.50, no conditions attached. If we drew a rough comparison to bars in the city charging anywhere between $15-25 for a pint, we're looking at a hefty discount for the same product at a similar location! Sure, you won't get your "bar atmosphere" but a value-money trade off at 50-70% discount seems pretty worth it. There currently are 2 Grandma's outlets in the city area - Paragon and Raffles City.
So if you're looking for a post-dinner place to kick back and grab a few drinks with friends, Lifehack your way around the hefty city-alcohol prices and knock down a few cheap Erdingers at Grandmas!
p.s. might be awkward to not order food but hey, Customer is King!
Lifehacksg #8 - $2 Laksa: Affordable and Amazing
[savings type- $$; One off]
Today's lifehack presents a story about a local Singaporean delight - Laksa.
I've noticed that (commercial) "Kopitiams" have been sprouting up everywhere around Singapore. In neighborhood estates, malls etc... I don't know about you, but I feel that some of them have really questionable food quality and taste. In particular, the ubiquitous local dish - Laksa. I have a sense that these stalls are mostly a franchise of sorts, receiving their big pot of Laksa soup from a commercial-scale production facility, then serving them into smaller bowls for your consumption.
Lifehacksg#8 reveals one of the best places (where best is defined as optimal combination of quality AND price) in Singapore to get your fix of an amazing bowl of authentic Laksa - Sungei Road Laksa at 31 Kelantan Lane. A savoury meal here will set you back for just $2 - getting you a fragrant bowl of individually-cooked-over-charcoal Laksa.
I've only heard good things from folks who've visited this humble stall.
So indeed, great for the tummy, great for the wallet!
note: cockles ('hum') lovers would be pleased to note that an additional dollar will get you a huge stack of cockles on top of your noodles!
Contributor: Yong Yi Sung
Today's lifehack presents a story about a local Singaporean delight - Laksa.
I've noticed that (commercial) "Kopitiams" have been sprouting up everywhere around Singapore. In neighborhood estates, malls etc... I don't know about you, but I feel that some of them have really questionable food quality and taste. In particular, the ubiquitous local dish - Laksa. I have a sense that these stalls are mostly a franchise of sorts, receiving their big pot of Laksa soup from a commercial-scale production facility, then serving them into smaller bowls for your consumption.
Lifehacksg#8 reveals one of the best places (where best is defined as optimal combination of quality AND price) in Singapore to get your fix of an amazing bowl of authentic Laksa - Sungei Road Laksa at 31 Kelantan Lane. A savoury meal here will set you back for just $2 - getting you a fragrant bowl of individually-cooked-over-charcoal Laksa.
I've only heard good things from folks who've visited this humble stall.
So indeed, great for the tummy, great for the wallet!
note: cockles ('hum') lovers would be pleased to note that an additional dollar will get you a huge stack of cockles on top of your noodles!
Contributor: Yong Yi Sung
Tag :
Food
Lifehacksg#3 - 1/4 price Salmon Sashimi
[Savings type - $$; Percentage - up to 4 times cheaper]
ah... I don't think I've ever met anyone who doesn't like a great meal of fresh salmon sashimi. Yes, this plate of orange splendour right here:
The unfortunate thing is that aside from indulging in an all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet (which will set you back a good $30-50), alarcarte options at restaurants are pretty pricey for just a few slices of fresh salmon sashimi. Let's use Sushi Tei as a quick benchmark - the restaurant serves a small plate for $8. At 5 slices a plate - we're looking at $1.60 per slice.
Lifehacksg#3 recommends this - Fassler Singapore. Sure, it is pretty far out in the bonnies, but for what I am about to show you, I think the trip is totally worth it. A large packet of freshly-cut salmon sashimi (1/2kg) will cost you $18. To provide a sense of scale, laying out the large packet translates to this:
As usual, let us breakdown the numbers for you. Assuming there are about 40 slices in the large packet, at $18/packet, we have a cost/slice of $0.45. This is approximately 4 times cheaper than having it at a Sushi Tei restaurant outlet; plus, you can literally have as many slices as you wish.
Besides salmon sashimi, Fassler is really a golden find for many other types of seafood. Atlantic cod, scallops, unagi, tuna etc... Trust me, the trip down there is really worth it. Just note that they only accept cash, so you have your wallet ready!
While you're there, don't forget Lifehacksg :)
ah... I don't think I've ever met anyone who doesn't like a great meal of fresh salmon sashimi. Yes, this plate of orange splendour right here:
The unfortunate thing is that aside from indulging in an all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet (which will set you back a good $30-50), alarcarte options at restaurants are pretty pricey for just a few slices of fresh salmon sashimi. Let's use Sushi Tei as a quick benchmark - the restaurant serves a small plate for $8. At 5 slices a plate - we're looking at $1.60 per slice.
Lifehacksg#3 recommends this - Fassler Singapore. Sure, it is pretty far out in the bonnies, but for what I am about to show you, I think the trip is totally worth it. A large packet of freshly-cut salmon sashimi (1/2kg) will cost you $18. To provide a sense of scale, laying out the large packet translates to this:
As usual, let us breakdown the numbers for you. Assuming there are about 40 slices in the large packet, at $18/packet, we have a cost/slice of $0.45. This is approximately 4 times cheaper than having it at a Sushi Tei restaurant outlet; plus, you can literally have as many slices as you wish.
Besides salmon sashimi, Fassler is really a golden find for many other types of seafood. Atlantic cod, scallops, unagi, tuna etc... Trust me, the trip down there is really worth it. Just note that they only accept cash, so you have your wallet ready!
While you're there, don't forget Lifehacksg :)
Tag :
Food
