Is a water filter necessary in our home?
When we renovated our house this year, one of the questions we had to ask ourselves was – should we get a water filter? Is it needed, or can we…
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We spent $25,000 to raise our child in the first year
How much does it cost to raise a baby in Singapore? Nate turned one recently and in total, we calculated that we’ve spent $25,000 on key essentials for his first…
Why learning economics might help us to become a better investor
Would understanding world phenomena help us to make better decisions, both for our future and in our stock investments? I definitely think so. And so recently I’ve been spending more time…
Guide to Preschools In Singapore – Which school offers the most value-for-money?
Does paying more get your child a better education when it comes to choosing between preschools? What are the differences between childcare centres, anchor operators and partner operators? Is a…
Searching for the best SIM-only mobile plan
I finally managed to convince my husband to switch his mobile plan, but was too lazy to redo my research among all the new plans and telcos in the market.…
Who takes care of your child after your maternity leave?
Infant care, domestic helper or a babysitter? About 2 months into my maternity leave, my husband and I knew that we needed to start looking at caregiving options that would…
Love is…protecting your loved ones
When we found out I was pregnant last year, one of the first things we did was to call up our insurance agent as we started looking at higher insurance…
Infant Formula Milk – Which is best?
It is no secret that formula milk prices in Singapore are extremely high. It certainly looks like prices here are overly inflated, especially when I see brands like Nestle NAN…
My Battle with Postpartum Depression and How I Overcame It
When I first started talking about my feelings post-delivery, I was told by some people that I should “stop complaining” especially since I’m lucky enough to have a baby. Others…
Tips: How to Save Money in Your Newborn Baby’s First Year
Raising a baby doesn’t have to be expensive, and I’ll be sharing my own tips on what worked for me along the way as I raise my own baby Nate.…