As a family we try our best to be environmentally conscientious and create as less waste as we can. Moreover the waste we generate is diligently sorted on a day-on-day basis and divided between the recycling bin [we have a designated bin at home] and the rubbish bin [which eventually goes down the chute]. So I was rather disappointed when I found out about the abysmally low levels of domestic recycling and the rampant contamination of domestic waste in …[Read more]
A birthday bash is a time for indulgence, and we parents are often so intent on creating that 1 fabulous day that we forget the rules we teach our kids the other 364 days of the year. We don’t count the number of sweets on the plate, give in to tantrums, say yes to a late night request, and so on. And why not, it is a special day! Every July, I too let my …[Read more]
While Team Secondsguru often talks about reduced consumption as the best way to resolve the environmental problems we are faced with today- if we all consume less, we will create less waste – we are cognizant of the fact that some degree of purchases just have to be made in order to feel good, no, more like feel AWESOME! As Singapore is buzzing with the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) fever, we decided to list out few of our favourite eco-friendly brands which have …[Read more]
Does this ring a bell? You inquired the price of an orange bench, and upon hearing the answer, had trouble keeping your jaw closed. You are an expat and don’t want to spend a fortune furnishing a house you may stay in for just a couple of years. You want to replace an aging sofa, but every time you see the price tag of a new one, you think it is better to just stick …[Read more]
