I have always been wanting to build a capsule wardrobe ever since I learned about Minimalism. I have always love wearing basic classic clothes rather than trendy ones. I also love monochrome clothes than pattern so I can mix and match them easily. Capsule Wardrobe is essentially a mini collection of clothes made up of really versatile pieces that you totally love to wear that are interchangeable to complement each other. Some have different rules how to create a capsule wardrobe. Some have a … [Read more...]
7 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR TRAVELLING LONG-TERM
Traveling long term is both, stressful as well as an exciting experience for you to explore new avenues and mature as a person. However, it is always wise to learn from travelers' experience. Here are 7 tips that ensure you travel safe. Pack Sensibly Probably the first thing to cross one's mind when they think about travelling is packing. Whether you're moving overseas or just travelling long term, you will need to pack away your belongings and store them in a safe place, especially … [Read more...]
HOW TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE & PRACTICE MINIMALISM
The Minimalism Movement wasn't new to me. I been hearing a lot about it and has got extremely popular with popular Japanese organising consultant, Marie Kondo who advocates minimalism and emphasising that less is more. Though I am a fan of her work, I didn't jump into the bandwagon immediately. But by the end of 2017, I was so overwhelmed with the excess, the noise, the stress, the million of choices and the nagging world of consumerism & urbanisation living as an overseas foreign … [Read more...]
20 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY FOR A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
Most of us by the start of the year would create New Year Resolutions. Most often than not, one of our New Year Resolution would be money-related like Save More Money This Year, To Be Debt-Free, To Start Retirement Fund or To Achieve Financial Freedom After 5 Years Starting This Year. One of my New Year's Resolution is To Save More Money & To Be Debt-Free (Yes, I am looking at you credit cards, you plastic devils!). One month of 2018 has gone by. How well you kept your money-saving … [Read more...]
HOW TO START A BLOG
I have a few people who came up to me and ask me how to start a blog. I am no expert in blogging but I have been asked several times by friends to help them in starting a blog. So I decided to create this blog post. However this post comes with a disclaimer. I am not a big-shot blogger and I am no expert in achieving blogging success. I do earn a modest amount from blogging and I do get brand/company invites but I still have a long long way to go in my journey as well as my learnings to … [Read more...]
5 TRAITS YOU NEED IN LIVING IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
I have been living and working in Singapore for almost 1 year now. Wow, how time flies! I have experienced migrating in a different country before, when I was 14 years old. My family and I moved to Saudi Arabia where I finished my high school. It made me learn that you need traits to survive or ease your way into a new country. This month, my husband is joining me here in Singapore much to my glee. Life is much much better with loved-ones nearby. Observing my husband, I am proud to say he has … [Read more...]