While making a smoothie, my blender suddenly overheated and started smoking. The motor had burnt out. It was an older, low budget and low power (250W) blender so I knew its days were numbered. But its sudden death also gave me some pause. It had been many years since I’ve needed to buy any sort of appliance. A lot has changed in the marketplace, and I needed to do my research. Luckily, I knew a good place to start comparison shopping – Diffmarts.  (more…)

How would you like to have Cheryl Wee, Sheila Sim, and Andrea Chong as your personal stylist? You might be thinking that you can’t afford their styling services, but with The Heart Bazaar, you can afford their outfits. And not only can you look good, you can also save money and feel good too. Why? Because by buying their gently-used outfits, you’re helping to fund charitable organisations like EmancipAction, VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer, and The Soup Kitchen Project.  (more…)

[This abridged article was contributed by bankbazaar] Do you always find yourself struggling with heavy and bulk bags of groceries after shopping at the supermarket? Have an allergy to crowds or long queues? Well, that’s why online grocery stores are all the rage now. With a few clicks, you can stock up on your necessities and have it delivered as soon as two hours later. Besides convenience, shopping online also means less impulse buying. Try walking down aisles of products with tempting packaging and sale labels without getting something you didn’t need. (more…)