Getting Ready for Christmas with Pine Concept [Advertorial]

As Christmas approaches us this year-end, we’re all searching for the perfect Christmas tree to celebrate this joyous occasion. Look no further because Pine Concept has got you covered. At Pine Concept, they provide top quality artificial Christmas Trees, Christmas Decorations and Christmas Ornaments. Not only does Pine Concept boast  remarkable realistic-looking Christmas Trees but it also offers affordable pricing so you don’t have to burn a hole in your wallet. With convenient delivery services, Pine Concept also ensures that your Christmas Tree purchase for this merry season will be smooth and unfussy. What’s even better is they’ve provided detailed steps on how to set up the tree. Pine Concepts ensures that all their products are carefully selected with care and attention to detail without falsifying the product. All of Pine Concept photos shown on their website are taken in their own studio with little to no edits to ensure that their actual products are not misleading. This promises the customer that they will receive only the best. Pine Concept is without a doubt one of the best places in Singapore to shop for your Christmas tree Singapore.

Christmas Tree Bundles

It's every household’s dream to celebrate Christmas with a smile on their face. Just picture your whole family sitting by the couch and singing Christmas carols together as you sit and take in the entirety of the Christmas Tree. Pine Concept offers a variety of Christmas Tree Bundles that suits your budget accordingly. EcoFir, is the most inexpensive and economical Christmas Tree designed  for every household. Firpact is another pencil shaped space-saving Christmas tree design - with this slim yet sophisticated Christmas Tree, it allows you to place it at any corner of  the house without having to worry about taking up too much space. Spend a jolly Christmas with your loved ones without worrying about burning a hole in your wallet.

If you’re looking for a cheaper option, the EcoFir 5Ft Christmas Tree Bundle is accompanied with 1 Feliz bauble of your choice, 1 Christmas Tree Topper and also 1 Led Lights which will only cost $87.90 - $90.90. However if money is not an issue, the Firneese 6 ft Christmas Tree Bundle is a hybrid white-green fir and possesses a cool theme which is perfect for a snowy atmosphere. This Christmas Tree Bundle is accompanied with 2 Feliz Baubles of your choice, 1 Christmas Tree Topper and also 2 Led Lights which will cost you about $282.90 -$286.90.

Durability

With Pine Concept, customers would not need to be concerned about their Christmas Tree potentially being obsolete. The greatest thing about Pine Concept Trees is that it's built to withstand the rough treatment from manhandling of the product. Pine Concept makes it a point to pay careful attention to the quality and longevity of their trees, unlike traditional Christmas trees that have to be discarded after every few years. By doing so, Pine Concept not only saves you the time and effort to find another tree every couple of years but also save you valuable time and money in the process.

Hyper Realistic Looking Trees

If you’ve always been skeptical about buying artificial trees, Pine Concept will discard all your worries. The reason why most people usually don't go for artificial trees is because they're afraid of a “plastic” and “false” look. This can be a potential source of concern for many decisions to get either traditional real christmas trees, or an artificial one. The unique darker shade of green used for Pine Concept Trees make them look more natural compared to the typical lighter shade of green commonly used for other artificial trees. The branches of the fake trees are usually packed with as many tips as possible, making the tree look fuller and grander. This will make it almost impossible to distinguish the difference between theirs and a live Christmas tree. With enough love, care and attention to detail, no one will be able to tell the difference between their artificial trees and a live one which they know is a cause of concern for many.

Best Sellers

1. Grandfeur - Premium Scotch Pine Artificial Christmas Tree. 

This is a classy version of a scotch pine Christmas Tree. This Christmas tree has such an awe-inspiring and elegant presence that it does not even require any Christmas decorations or ornaments for it to look good. With this tree, you will definitely receive multiple compliments from your guest. Estimated price $259.90 - $233.90.

2.    EcoFir- Douglas Fir Artificial Christmas Tree. 

EcoFir, is the most cost-saving and economical Christmas Tree designed for every household. The slim yet extravagant design allows you to place the tree in the tightest spots without breaking a sweat. Enjoy a jolly season without burning a hole in your wallet. Estimated price $43.90 - $62.90.

3. ImpeFir - Premium Grand Fir Artificial Christmas Tree. 

ImpeFir is Pine Concept's favourite Christmas Tree. Coated in an ultra dense dark green fir, almost no one can distinguish this from a real tree. Estimated price $62.90 - $107.90.

Affordable Pricing

A whole section of Pine Concept is devoted to providing customers with “wallet-friendly” trees. Pine Concept provides moderately priced trees without demolishing the quality of the trees. They believe that any home celebrating this joyous occasion should be celebrated with a Christmas tree without the need to worry about spending too much money. With prices going as low as $43.90, you can get a high-quality Christmas tree at an affordable price. 

Hassle-free Delivery

Pine Concept provides a trouble-free service by helping you pack your preferred tree for home transport and you can also opt for it to be shipped to your home. With 3 d different delivery methods and multiple delivery slots to choose from, you can choose the best timing according to  what you’d prefer. If you’re spending over $100, you can also enjoy a complimentary delivery. Make a trip down to the showroom if you want to see how it looks like in person, you can chat with the friendly staff stationed there and they’ll be sure to help. Pine Concept promises you that the product that you see online is as good as it looks on site.

Location: 85 Genting lane, #03-01B, Singapore 349569
Email: info@christmastrees.com.sg
Website: https://christmastrees.com.sg/
Operating hours: 10am - 6pm (Daily) | 24 hours for online purchase

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My Humble Journey: Replacing Disposables with Reusables

 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 
As per the solid waste reduction hierarchy, it's always best to reduce first, reuse as a second option, and then recycling as the last resort. 
We're slowly poisoning the planet with our undesirable, wasteful habits. There are five trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean. Dead zones are expanding. And by 2040, our environmentally destructive habits will put the Mother Earth on an altered course of history that she won't be able to turn back from. 

Couple of years back, our family very belated starting our 3Rs journey, but mainly stuck to recycling (always separating recyclable wastes from non-recyclables) and reducing (albeit for more the cost factor). And while my family's current participation rate of reuse is still stuck at my mum's prized collection of tupperwares, lock n lock, random 1.5L ice cream plastic containers, glass jam jars, and a never-ending supply of plastic carriers to be used as rubbish bags, I've actually went on to explore further on this 2nd "R" that has been very much neglected all these years. 

So here's my humble list of items that I've made the switch from disposables to reusables (and loving it!). I'm not going to show the photos of my actual stuff, because.... well, you'll see. 

1. Water Bottles

Using a water bottle is probably our very first step into adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle (of reusing), albeit we all probably started off by trying to reuse the disposable plastic (PET) bottles until research studies started telling us not to (as they may leach toxic chemicals and DEHP). 

-credits to water bobble-

Out of so many brands of water bottles I've used all these years, my favourite is probably water bobble, not really for the personal water filter feature, but for the overall lightweight and simple yet ergonomic design of the bottle. Although not very easy to clean, I'll still prefer my water bottle to have an easy-to-drink suction screw on cap instead of having to screw the lid open and drink from the rim like a cup. The former type is so much easier on my water breaks in the gym!

2. Lunch Boxes

As I always pack my breakfast (pre-intermittent fasting days) mid-day snack and part of my lunch (the starchy carbs) to work, imagine how much plastic waste I'll be generating if I didn't choose to use reusable lunch boxes. Will definitely prefer these boxes with separated compartments for my used-to-be-breakfast-and-now-afternoon-snack, which typically consist of either a hardboiled egg, weetbix biscuit and fresh fruits, or a PB&J sandwich with fresh fruits. Having mushy weetbix biscuits due to moisture from the fresh fruit is a definite turn-off for me. I love my weetbix absolutely DRY and CRISPY. 

As for the starchy carbs (typically brown rice or sweet potatoes, but sometimes quinoa or multigrains too) for lunch, I will prefer to keep them in a food jar tumbler instead. It doesn't really keep them warm until my lunchtime, and I don't need my complex carbs to be warm either (eating your starchy carbs cold increases the resistance starch). It's more for the ease to carry it out for lunch that matters. 

3. Reusable Grocery Bags

I got my first reusable grocery bag from my mum (when she received a few during Teacher's Day) a couple of years back and it has been in my bag ever since, where ever I go. The few times I've accepted a plastic bag for my purchase was because I went totally crazy with snacks-shopping and my purchases can't fit into my reusable bag. HAHA!

But I have to say, our eco-friendly culture/awareness is really not there yet. Many times, I need to specially request (and strongly insist) that the cashier place ALL my purchases (regardless "dry" or "wet") into my grocery bag, and some of them even insist on placing the "wet" stuff in their plastic bag before putting it into my grocery bag. *facepalm*

4. Coffee Cups/Tumblers

I used to get a cuppa kopi-c kosong from Toast Box every single working morning, until the kopi xiaodi (I reckon he is at least a couple years younger than me?) will automatically proceed to prepare a cuppa kopi-c kosong the very moment he sees me stepping into Toast Box, just in time to place it right in front of me on the counter, sometimes even before I made my order. 

Yeah, quick service is definitely an understatement here. 

Do you know that the take-out paper cups are not recyclable due to the plastic lining added? So, to all you fellow coffee addicts out there, it's really high time you bring-your-own-cup when getting your daily coffee-to-go. 

5. Metal Straws

I don't think I need to tell you anymore about the notoriety of plastic straws. There's a few types of reusable straws in the market right now. Metal, glass, silicone and tritan. Apparently, tritan tends to get cloudy upon frequent contact with citrusy drinks, so if you're an orange juice lover, you might want to consider other materials instead.  

6. Cloth Pads & Period Underwears
(the reason why I'm not showing actual photos. HAHAHA!)

-credits to modibodi-

-credits to thinx-

I own a few pairs of thinx and modibodi, and while I can't really feel much difference between the two, in terms of their function as a "sanitary pad" (eg, quick absorption, odour control etc), I do prefer Thinx over Modibodi as the former somehow fits better and is more comfortable to wear. 
However, there's always a fear of leaking due to heavy flow (we can't possible bring another piece of underwear out and change out of a used pair, right?), which got me exploring cloth pads! 

As cloth pads do not rely on adhesive material to stay on our underwear, I will not fear damaging my (not very cheap) period underwears if I choose to "layer on" an extra protection on my heavy flow days. But after switching to working from home, I've tried relying on just one heavy/overnight flow underwear for the entire day and they actually hold up! 

Contrary to popular beliefs, keeping your used cloth pads sitting around in your bag for half the day will NOT stink out your bag because the used pad typically will not emit the horrible "period blood" stink like those disposable pads do. Apparently, it's the material of those disposable pads that develop the smell upon long hours of contact with our period blood, so do not worry about experiencing the same with cloth pads! However, do expect some smell (though not as bad as disposable pads when worn for the same time) from the period underwear due to much longer hours of wearing (eg. mixing in with perspiration etc). 

7. Food Grade Silicone Covers
(Reusable "Cling Wrap")

This is something that my mum and I has abandoned after trying out a set I've purchased on taobao. Not exactly sure if it's because I chose a badly made one, or are they just not supposed to easily fit all sorts of bowls/containers like cling wrap does.

If you've a set that works well (eg. really do stretch out over the bowls easily), do let me know in the comment section below! 

8. Reusable Cotton Pads/Facial Puffs

Initially, I just chose to stop using cotton pads to put on toner, using my hands instead. That kinda worked out fine, until I switched to micellar water (from Pond's Cold Cream) as my make up remover. It's IMPOSSIBLE to use micellar water make up remover without a cotton pad, and that's when I decided to get one. I actually chose the fluffy facial puff (1st picture), not because they look prettier, but they can also double up as a face cleansing "brush" in the showers. And with a hanging hook already sewn into the side of the puffs, air-drying them out is so much easier compared to the smaller cotton pads. 

And so, here's the 8 (or 7, actually) things that my family and I have (almost) completely switched out from disposables.

How about you?

Till then,

Mia Foo

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Guest Post: 3 Useful Content Marketing Tips for Beauty Bloggers

Is your make up review not garnering much traction online? Did you spend hours perfecting that makeup tutorial, only to have your viewers increased by a few in the past weeks? Well, it’s time to get your beauty blog up to par with some content marketing tips!

Connecting with cosmetic brands worldwide is a prime consideration for a successful blogger. However, successful content marketing for beauty blogs does not only rely on a business collaboration. In order to boost online presence, beauty bloggers must leverage on effective content marketing strategies to get ahead of the game. We’re talking about successful social media campaigns and search engine optimised content that is in line with what your audience is looking out for.

Read on for some content marketing tips that beauty bloggers can tap on to enhance their online presence.

Exercise the power of social

There is a vast number of people all over the internet looking for beauty inspiration or simply searching for new products. By tapping on this pool of interested audience, big and savvy brands meticulously plan engaging content for their consumers, especially when they understand their audience profile and what they are searching for. For instance, social media star Kylie Jenner tapped on millennials and Generation Z who are highly receptive to new trends. This profile of netizens grew up in the realm of social media, which made the social

media marketing of Kylie’s line of beauty products very successful.

However, apart from constantly promoting your products, you should also portray a kind of personality to your audience who would then be able to connect with you on a personal level. If you’re able to speak to the inner side of women (or even men), your audience will realise that you are able to relate to them and be more interested to learn more about you.

Nonetheless, content marketing on social media cannot reap success without the basic element – attractive visuals that are share-worthy. Ensure that each makeup review on your blog is accompanied with high-res images of the products. Videos of your makeup tutorials must be engaging yet concise – you have to make use of a good video-editing tool for this.

Take part in storytelling

Anyone can be an influencer in the beauty business – you don’t need celebrity power to be one. Social media has provided everyone with an equal platform where any individual can be an influencer of their own brands. If you’re a beauty blogger, you’re also an influencer as your thoughts and opinions on beauty products and trends are meant to drive discussions among those interested in the subject matter. As such, you can establish connections with beauty brands worldwide who are often supportive of influencer marketing as they help to boost their brands through content. The content must be SEO-friendly such that the right keywords are used to tell the story of the brand which consumers typically search for when they are looking out for the brand’s products. Therefore, be it a sponsored or an original post, your story about a beauty brand can get you ranking online. On the other hand, if you do have a makeup line, link up with the right influencers who will tell genuine stories on your behalf.

Keep your customers on the spotlight

If you already have a pool of consumers engaging with your content, be it a review, makeup tutorial or beauty product, you can use their stories as part of your marketing strategy. At the same time, you can invite your followers to have genuine conversations with you on your blog or social media platforms. When you share beauty tricks and tips, you can get viewers to comment on their experience and provide them with a platform to ask questions. This way, you show that you care for your audience. Engaging your audience on specific occasions such as International Women’s Day or initiating a beauty challenge as part of your content marketing strategy can help to grab the attention of your audience.

It’s time to get cracking on your content marketing strategy for all things beauty!

By Parveen Kaur

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Guest Post: The Complete Beauty Routine of Doe Deere

The rituals that you perform on your body every morning before leaving your house can either break or make your day. Beauty gives you the freedom to interact with people and perform your daily duties with confidence. Therefore, before your daily routine starts, you have to choose the right products to keep your skin attractive and protected throughout the day. 

Deere’s daily beauty routine allows her to begin her days in the right spirit. She is the Founder of one of the leading cosmetic brands in the world known as Lime Crime. According to Deere, her daily beauty routine plays a vital role in the success of her career in cosmetics. After getting eight to nine hours of comfortable sleep, the beauty queen and fashion diva wake up exactly at 8:30 a.m. every day. She does not need an alarm because she believes that she has an excellent biological clock that keeps her awake at the right time. Getting eight to nine hours of sleep every day allows her body to relax and her skin to stay clear before applying makeup.

Deere lives in Los Angeles in the United States, a city that has dry air most of the time. Therefore, after waking up at 8:30 a.m. she consumes a full glass of water that helps her body to stay hydrated throughout the day. After taking a glass of water, she stretches her body to stay fit and relaxed. The camel exercise suits her body. 

It is not possible to have a complete beauty routine without an excellent diet. Therefore, after stretching and performing daily exercises, Deere moves on to make a perfect breakfast. Her breakfast must include her favorite hot cereal, grits. Grits are nutritious to consume because they are extracted from corn. In addition to this, the beauty queen must consume a variety of fresh fruit juices that play a significant role in keeping the skin hydrated and beautiful. She gets some of the fruits from her well-maintained garden and juices them for her daily consumption.

After a workout and consuming a healthy breakfast, Deere gets on her mobile phone to check the trending activities. Through the internal chat system of the company, Deere communicates easily with her Lime Crime Team, which enables her to know the key activities in her business before leaving her house to the office. She likes opening her Instagram application to stay updated on the trending things in the cosmetics world. Deere responds to official emails frequently to ensure that her business runs smoothly.

Deere listens to music that motivates her when doing her daily makeup. Currently, The Beatles are her favorite records that she must listen to every morning. To ensure that her hair is dry in the morning, the fashion diva showers at night before going to bed. This enables her to come up with her desired hairstyle each morning when doing her makeup. After washing her face, she uses a perfect moisturizer, Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence of Murad, to keep her skin hydrated. Next, Deere chooses the right foundation for her face.

Currently, her company, Lime Crime, does not manufacture foundations. However, she has plans to introduce the products soon for her clients. She chooses the right products to fill her eyebrows while checking herself keenly in the mirror to ensure that everything goes well. The favorite part of her makeup process is applying lipstick and blush. She chooses the right colors for her face and ensures it matches with her hair and other accessories. She takes approximately 15 minutes to an hour every day to complete her make up.

After getting her signature looks and wearing her best clothes, she leaves the house and arrives in her office at 12:00 noon. At the office, she interacts with the Lime Crime Team, clients, and enjoys a wonderful lunch. She attends crucial meetings and usually arrives back to her house at 6:00 p.m.

by Kelly Hammond

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Opening of DBS Plaza Singapura & Launch of the New DBS Multiplier

-picture credits to DBS-

On 1st November, DBS officially launches their novel 24/7 "cafe and branch" at Plaza Singapura, which features new innovations such as Cash Service Machines, Video Teller Machines, industry-first VR corner for retirement planning and a humanoid robot, Pepper, as a VTM instructor.

-picture credits to DBS-

In its continued journey to re-imagine banking, DBS launched a lifestyle space for the tech generation, where digital banking is complemented by human connection. 

The new cafe & branch at Plaza Singapura features an open layout, to create a relaxed atmosphere. Customers will first be welcomed by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and baked pastries at the entrance, where Bettr Barista, a social enterprise supported by the DBS Foundation, stands. 

Enjoy a 20% discount when you go for cashless payments using DBS/POSB credit cards or PayLah. How cool is that!

While our usual bankteller counters and ATM/Cash Deposit Machines are still around, they've also gotten a revamp and looked way more cool and hip than they used to be. These new Cash Service Machines not only allows us to do both cash withdrawals and deposits, but also allows us to withdraw cash above our ATM card limit. 

Other than the PS branch, DBS/POSB has deployed close to 90 of these machines in more than 30 different locations across the island.

-picture credits to DBS-

One of the few "ooohh" factor for the night has to be this industry-first VR corner for retirement planning, where customers will be guided on how to go about working towards their retirement lifestyles. 

The second "ooohh" factor for me has to be Pepper, the humanoid robot, and also our VTM instructor. It's just so fun to keep on moving around and having Pepper turning its head around just to continue "looking" at you. Yeah, cheap thrills, I know. 

-picture credits to DBS-

And this has got to the the biggest "ooohh" factor for me that night, the Video teller Machines (VTMs), offering us non-cash banking services such as issuance or replacement of IB tokens or debit cards (you get them INSTANTLY!) round-the-clock. 

No kidding when I said you can get your new card instantly! But as for now, this instant-service is only available for their PassionCard, DBS Visa, and Union Pay cards. 

Customers who require help are also able to access instant 'face-to-face' assistance via live video. 

There are currently 13 VTMs in 12 locations over the island, and the bank plans to install more than 20 machines by the end of 2017. 

-picture credits to DBS-

DBS is also launching TwentyThirty, an online initiative for young adults in their 20s and 30s - a hub providing quality content that is relevant to everyday living. Eg, getting through adulting milestones and financial literacy, career advice and everything else important for a balanced life. 

For more information on TwentyThirty, follow them on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to their monthly newsletter on www.twentythirty.com and be the first to know about their exclusive offers and events.

-picture credits to DBS-

And along with the TwentyThirty initiative, targeting young adults, DBS also launches an enhanced DBS Multiplier Account, making it easier for young adults to quality for higher interest rates, with no minimum salary crediting amount, and no minimum credit card spend. 

-picture credits to DBS-

And isn't it cute that they're using rabbits as the mascot? Well, because with this enhanced DBS Multiplier, you can just watch your money grows like bunnies. >.<

The first-of-its-kind programme was first introduced in 2014 to reward customers for consolidating their banking with DBS, with any combination of salary credit, credit card spending, investment dividend or mortgage instalment. And to cater to the financial aspirations of young adults, DBS has launched the enhanced DBS multiplier account, making it easier for young adults with lower spending power to qualify for higher interest rates on their account balances, by simply having their salaries credited with DBS/POSB and transact in one or more of the following categories:

1. credit card spending

2. home load instalment

3. insurance

4. investments

To enjoy higher rates, customers only need to have their total eligible monthly transactions add up to SGD $2000 or more.

DBS Multiplier Account interest rates

*Total monthly transactions consist of salary crediting and one or more of these categories: credit card spend, home loan instalment, insurance or investments.

For more information on this easier way to multiply your money, check out on the new enhanced DBS Multiplier account at www.dbs.com.sg/multi.

Till then,

Mia Foo

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I Got Flowered by FARM Florist Singapore

I got flowered!

It's always something to gush about whenever you receive flowers at your doorsteps, isnt it?

Farm Florist Singapore is the new kid on the floral block, offering something for every individual. Farm Florist Singapore believes that be it budget, lack of variety, lack of trust or any other reasons, it should never get in the way of our attempt to make someone's day amazing. It is the mission of Farm Florist Singapore to be our trusted floral partners, and to help us put a smile on the face of that someone we care for.

Farm Florist Singapore has curated a good variety of hand bouquets that are suitable for any recipient and occasion. And to add a cherry on top, they offer next day delivery too, free of charge!

And this is what they've sent me!

-credits to https://farmflorist.com-

Farmer's Choice - $59.90

6 premium and fresh red roses, with fresh eustomas, assorted greens and wrapped in kraft paper and rustic ribbon.

Eustomas are also commonly known as Lisianthus or Prairie Gentian, and the floriology of this blossom means a number of amazing qualities:

A long and happy life

Contentment and peace with what you already have

Appreciation for peace and joy in your life

Heartfelt emotions towards someone else

Friendliness and congeniality

Portraying an air of charisma and charm

Admiration for a supportive or loving friend

Sweetness and kindness towards others and yourself

The desire to be more outgoing.

And wrapping the flowers in kraft paper is also right up my alley. Just love the simple and slightly rustic the brown paper gives to the bouquet as a whole. 

Other than the usual Roses and Eustomas, Farm Florist Singapore also carries other type of flowers like Peony, Baby's Breath (check out their Rainbow Drizzle, it's so cute!), Carnation, Eryngium, Hydrangea and even Wild Flower.

All of their images are photographed in their mini studio and are 100% real, using only the freshest of flowers. So there's no worries of having your recipient receiving a bouquet of flowers that's doesn't have the slightest resemblance to what you've carefully chosen for the occasion. 

Their flowers also come with a surprise discount code for all their recipients to get a 10% discount off their next purchase. It's like a wonderful idea of passing the goodwill on, yes? 

Farm Florist Singapore is also very generous to offer all my lovely readers a 15% discount coupon to be used on any of their lovely, reasonably priced flower bouquets. 

Just enter MIA15 upon checkout to enjoy the 15% discount!

For more information on Farm Florist Singapore and to check out their range of lovely bouquets, visit their website at https://farmflorist.com/

Do also show their FB and IG some love! 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FARMfloristSG/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmflorist/

Till then,

Mia Foo

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Here's why I do my online shopping with ShopBack!

Well, have you heard of ShopBack? 

The annual Great Singapore Sale is here again and if you're still unsure of what this ShopBack is about, it's time you check it out (HERE) because you're missing out big time! 

Basically, ShopBack is your one-stop site to find the latest promotions and discount codes from over 200 renowned brands in our local online shopping scene, including Taobao, Lazada, Groupon and etc. And with the GSS season on-going right now, you can also find valuable info on the Great Singapore Sale at ShopBack to bring your GSS shopping spree online! Yes, that's right! You can enjoy GSS deals now even when doing online shopping! 

I first found ShopBack a few years back when I first got hooked on iherb shopping (all the affordable raw honey and supplements, yeah!) and was completely sold when I found tons of other shopping sites linked up for me to earn cashback as I shop! Just sign up for a free account, click through to any store via shopback, make your purchase as usual, earn cashback back into your shopback account, and get payouts on the redeemable cashback directly into our bank account. 

It's really this simple!

Other than iherb & GNC for the health & fitness junkies, all the beauty junkies can also get their fair share of the pie and shop to their hearts' content with up to 5% cashback at Sephora and get up to 9% cashback along with special discounts on beauty treatments with Fave promo codes. And for those globetrotters, you can get Expedia discount code if you travel, up to 6% cashback on your hotel bookings (booking.com, hotels.com, zuji etc) and up to 1% cashback when you book your air tickets (Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Airasia, etc).

And just to show that all these cashbacks are real, here's a snapshot of my personal account.

So, what are you still waiting for? Head over to ShopBack and sign up for your free account and start earning while you shop!

Till then,

Mia Foo

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3 Spa Techniques that Will Attract More Customers

Being in business for yourself and having a day spa is sure to be lots of fun and provide you with a steady income. This will give you the opportunity to work with numerous clients and interact with people quite a bit. The good news is that you will be able to provide a service that is almost guaranteed to help make your clients happier. Many people simply can’t wait to go to the salon or spa because it’s a real treat. Offering the most and best services to your clients is the ideal way to get more business. By being aware of various techniques you can provide in your spa, this may be helpful in allowing you to get more business and increase your profit.

Technique #1: Offer body massages

Is there anything that can help you feel as relaxed as getting a full body massage? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is no in most cases.

By having the right salon equipment in place, you can provide this service for your clients and doing so is sure to have customers entering your doors. There are tremendous health benefits to getting a massage, and some of these are listed below:

1.  Sense of well-being – One of the worse things you can do for your health is walk around stressed out all the time. This is horrible for your body and getting a massage can help you relax and stay that way for some time.

2.  Better rest – The key to getting good sleep may depend on having a massage at various stages of life.

3.  Lower blood pressure – If you suffer from high blood pressure readings, you will want to be sure to get this critical number in the right range. Studies indicate this reading should be 120/80.

Technique #2: Give pedicures and manicures

The warmer time of the year indeed calls for feet that are seen much more often. You’ll want to do all you can to have nice and attractive toes during this wonderful time of the year.

The most efficient way to get feet that look amazing and help you want to show off your scandals and flip flops is by getting a pedicure. This is an enjoyable and relaxing experience that will have your toes in tip top shape while you simply sit back and enjoy yourself.

Of course, you will want to offer the opportunity for your clients to get a manicure. This is sure to be one thing that is requested to go along with the pedicure and allow your customers to look and feel great.

Technique #3: Spray tan

This is the day and age of taking care of your skin. However, you may want to add some color to your look, and one of the ideal ways to get a head to toe experience is by getting a spray tan.

The health benefits of doing this are much greater because you won’t be exposed to ultraviolet rays like you would be by sitting in the sun.  Of course, you will need to invest the money into getting the right equipment that will enable you to do this for your customers and clients.

However, this can be a lucrative opportunity for you and a real enjoyment for the individuals that visit your salon. Studies show that the average cost of a spray tan is $25-$50. If you were to only do ten of these a day, this would add up to a nice profit for your spa.

Taking care of others sure is to be one of the ideal ways to build self-confidence for your clients. Having time to relax and unwind is the perfect way to do so and spa days could be the best way to make this happen. This is sure to be one of the most efficient ways for you to help others and have the profitable business that you want and need for success. Be sure to add these techniques to your spa today to reap the numerous benefits that are offered to you and others.

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PRIMERO's ErgoSilver Laptop Riser [Advertorial]

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Are bad sitting posture in front of your computer giving you pains?

Before we get to the main topic of this post, ask yourself. How many hours a day are you seated at your desk, using a computer? 

Well, personally I spend minimal 9 hours seated at my desk, using the computer, at work. And when I get home, I usually spend 2 to 3 hours watching some dramas or youtube videos on my laptop to unwind, or draft out my next blog post. 

-credits to fairlesshillschiropractor.com-

And frankly speaking, even with my chair lowered to the lowest height possible, it's still impossible to be seated at eye level to the computer and slouching at the computer desk gradually became a norm for me. 

Well, that's until PRIMERO sent over one of their flagship product, the PRIMERO ErgoSilver Laptop Riser, retailing at $34.90 at laptopstand.sg

Suitable for laptops up to 17 inches, this riser is extremely lightweight and portable, suitable for use anywhere.

The riser also comes with rubberized silica gel pads on the top and bottom surfaces to increase friction and prevent slipping and scratches on laptops. 

You might notice that this riser is quite similar to their other flagship product, the PRIMERO ErgoSilver Laptop Stand, and might be a little confused with which is better for you. If you do not have an external keyboard and mouse to use with your laptop, the stand will not be ideal for you as it completely lifts your laptop off the desk. 

And thanks to the riser, I can now admire Lee Joon Gi watch my current favourite Kdrama in a more comfortable position!

PRIMERO will also like to share a little tip with you on alleviating the pains of that pesky backache and how to help with your slouching problems.

It'll just take 5 minutes of your time daily with this Locust (yoga) pose! 

For more information, visit the infographic HERE

Till then,

Mia Foo

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