starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2135727\" time=\"1719725864\" user_id=\"14025:They don't want to give that many vouchers away! They offer to everybody and sound generous, but make it hard to actually claim. I've just placed an online order - can't be bothered to queue.
Yes, i dont know why NTUC gave only a few days ...
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RE: ME TIME!
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RE: ME TIME!
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2135681\" time=\"1719543225\" user_id=\"43981:
I see. But since using electric oven takes more power than electric hob, then using gas should be even cheaper in comparison?
Thanks slmkhoo. Didn't read but the heading seems comparing gas & electric hob. I was thinking of gas stove vs electric oven.
You use your oven alot also, I feel. Kne of the reasons I try to bake bigger batch is due to electricity usage needed to heat up big oven. Not sure how energy consuming is that actually. I think should be manageable ba as I am not doing that everyday.
You can calculate the energy consumption of your oven:
https://megafurniture.sg/blogs/articles/electric-oven-power-consumption-how-to-save-energy-while-cooking-in-singapore#:~:text=Daily%20Energy%20Use%20Estimation,SGD%20145%20for%20a%20year.
I don't use my oven to cook, except for the occasional lunch of frozen chicken pieces (like nuggets). That takes about 30 mins, and I only do it if there are 2 or more eating. I use my oven once or twice week to bake, about 1.5hrs each time? I have never tried to calculate the electricity consumption, but there are no alternatives to what I use the oven for. In general, I cook meals on the stovetop as it's faster (and cheaper, I expect). I have an oven toaster and a microwave oven to do quick heating of single or small items.
I don't know what your electricity bill is, but ours is well below the median for a 5-room flat, so I haven't felt the need to really monitor. -
RE: ME TIME!
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2135662\" time=\"1719479616\" user_id=\"43981:
I found a couple of sites:
I think so too :sad: was hoping for someone to say it is more or less the same
https://ybhomestore.com.sg/cooking-with-gas-vs-electric-cooker-hob-whats-the-difference/
https://www.electrolux.com.sg/blog/gas-hobs-vs-electric-hobs/#:~:text=complement%20it%20well.-,Budget,higher%20utility%20bills%20over%20time.
I haven't read the details, but headline summary seems to be that gas may be more expensive upfront, but is cheaper in the long run. -
RE: Living in Singapore
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2135639\" time=\"1719459873\" user_id=\"43981:
There is a brand of granola bars where, over the past few months, first the no. of bars in the box was reduced, and I am sure the size of the bars has shrunk too. But the box has remained the same size. The price is about the same.
Yea qty reduced, price increases, double. Milk 950ml, milo sticks reduced..next maybe the content weight in each stick? -
RE: Living in Singapore
starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2135633\" time=\"1719454106\" user_id=\"14025:
I do that too. But unit pricing will help us notice when an item the price and packaging size remains unchanged but the quantity has reduced!
I usually calculate for a comparison among similar pdts. -
RE: Living in Singapore
lee_yl\" post_id=\"2135630\" time=\"1719453099\" user_id=\"17023:
I wish our local supermarkets would be required to state per unit pricing. That will reveal inflation/shrinkflation more clearly.
I remember Milo 3 in 1 used to have 18 sticks/sachets per pack. Now they’re only 16 sticks per pack. Shrinkflation is real
I prefer Milo Gao Siew Dai (less sugar) but it only contains 13 sticks per pack! -
RE: ME TIME!
Estéema\" post_id=\"2135581\" time=\"1719383675\" user_id=\"66413:
Someone else can collect for them: Alternatively, you may authorise a non-household member to claim your household vouchers. He or she should bring along the notification letter sent to your household, a completed Authorisation Form for CDC Vouchers 2024 (January) or Authorisation Form for CDC Vouchers 2024 (June) and necessary supporting documents (specified in the authorisation form) to the CC.
They shld allow for elderlies to print their own hard copies w/o having to Q as their children can help them print at comfort of their home.
My MIL is one who prefers the hardcopies but she’s resistant to Q today as weather really can kill. She didn’t want to walk to CC.
https://vouchers.cdc.gov.sg/residents/info/ -
RE: ME TIME!
MyPillow\" post_id=\"2135569\" time=\"1719371901\" user_id=\"70594:
https://vouchers.cdc.gov.sg/residents/info/
my mum redeemed paper vouchers last few rounds. any idea is paper vouchers still available for seniors?
Scroll down to the \"Need Help?\" section - although the website doesn't say that it's for paper vouchers, the authorisation form say so. -
RE: Living in Singapore
ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2135572\" time=\"1719374638\" user_id=\"3:
I probably won't bother to try for the extra vouchers. I find it hard to spend $50 at a time when I shop in person as I avoid carrying heavy items, and the cost of MRT or parking means that I won't actually get the full benefit of the $5.
Time to go shopping again... sigh. It's only till the end of June right? 4 more days. -
RE: Why students study more during school holidays
Let’s also see value in the unpaid, or less well paid. Just because people choose not to earn money, (FIRE, early retirement, “not really working”) it doesn’t mean they aren’t contributing value to society. SAHM are a case in point, as well as other caregivers. I find that some people shoot themselves in the foot by saying “I’m retired” or “I’m not working” (meaning paid work) and leaving it at that, as if they are just lazing around. They themselves seem to think that caregiving, volunteering, etc. is not active labour just because they aren’t paid.