Party planning made easier

From prep to clean up, these nifty tools and appliances will help make party day a breeze

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From prep to clean up, these nifty tools and appliances will help make party day a breeze

Hosting a gathering at home can get pretty stressful and tiring, so anything that helps make things easier and more convenient is always welcome. These gadgets and gizmos put convenience at your fingertips, so you can spend more time enjoying yourself and wowing your guests! 

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Full Steam Ahead 

No time to wash and dry your party clothes or napkins for the guests? Just hang them inside the futuristic LG Styler that uses an automatic deep-penetrating steam technology to gently refresh and sanitise your clothes, towels and special-care pieces. The Styler helps remove unpleasant odours, and has a Moving Hanger that claims to de-wrinkle clothes, saving you time and money at the dry cleaner, and helps you get ready for the party in no time! At $2,999, from leading electronic stores. 

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Frozen Goodies 

A sweet, frosty treat is the perfect way to end any meal, so impress your guests by whipping up a delectable dessert with the automatic Cuisinart® Frozen Yogurt – Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker. It makes large quantities in a double-insulated freezer bowl which means no ice is needed. Simply add fresh ingredients, press “ON” and let the machine work its magic in just twenty minutes or less! At $199, from ToTT stores. 

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A Batter Fry 

Prepare healthier fried snacks and meals with the Philips Viva Collection Airfryer which uses a unique rapid air technology to deep fry your food using little to no oil. Whether you want to fry, bake, roast or grill, the airfryer enables you to prepare large amounts of deliciously crisp- outside, tender-inside party food with ease. Frying with air also reduces pungent smells of cooking oil in conventional fryers, so your home will be more welcoming! At $349, from leading electrical and department stores. 

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Juice Up 

Create a refreshing beverage for the evening with the anti-oxidising OZEN vacuum blender that delivers maximum nutrients and a longer-lasting freshness by blending fruits inside a vacuum state. By removing contact with air, this revolutionary blending process prevents juice from getting oxidised and losing its natural nutrients, and you can keep it sealed in the vacuum container until it’s time to serve. Exclusively distributed by T.H. International Pte Ltd. Call 6283 8883 for more information. 

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A New Convertible 

Never run out of refrigerator space again for all your groceries with Samsung’s convertible Two-Door refrigerator that features an advanced Twin Cooling Plus technology and five Smart Conversion modes for all your changing storage needs. Two independent cooling systems help groceries stay fresh longer and minimise odour transfer, while the Fridge Max mode lets you convert the freezer into more fridge space for maximum storage when cooking large meals! From $1,399, from leading electronic stores. 

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Keep It Warm 

If you need to prepare party food in advance, especially staples like rice or soup, Tefal’s advanced spherical pot rice cooker RK8115 helps keep them warm for up to twenty-four hours, so you don’t have to worry about your dishes getting cold. Take advantage of its 10 cooking programmes including a reheating function, as well as a menu setting that allows you to cook other ingredients besides rice. At $179, from leading electronic stores. 

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Process This 

Breeze through food prep and cooking with the powerful Bosch MightyMixx blender. This handy kitchen helper has an 800-watt motor, heavy-duty serrated blades and extra accessories to easily chop, grind, mix and blend any type of ingredients including spices and fruits. Perfect for making gourmet soups, sauces and more, the large 1.9 L glass jug is BPA-free and Thermosafe to ensure healthy and safe meals. At $189, from leading electronic stores. 

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Serves You Right 

The new NATURamic Cook ‘n’ Serve pot by WMF makes transferring food from stove to dinner table effortless and saves on washing time – as its name suggests, cook and then serve straight from the pot (no need for an extra serving bowl!). Its stylish design comes in three bold colours (green, yellow and red) to look good in any modern home. Plus, its ceramic and steel core body retains heat more effectively to cut cooking time. From $219, from selected WMF Concept Stores at leading department stores. 

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Floor Your Guests 

Make sure the house is spotless before guests arrive with the RULO robotic vacuum cleaner by Panasonic. Its innovative triangular shape and 92-mm height helps it navigate hard-to-reach corners and wall edges, and glide under low sofas with ease, efficiently picking up dust and dirt as it traverses your floor. And when you’re too tired to clean up after, just switch it on and let the RULO do the work for you. At $1,299, from leading electronic and department stores. 

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Heat Up 

If you need to quickly reheat dishes before or during the party, Brandt’s SE2619 Solo Microwave is just what you need! Available in classic colours white, red or black, the microwave comes with eight auto-cooking programmes with five microwave power levels (up to 900-watts) to make things easy. At $269, from leading electronic stores.