So much to do, so little time – and cash? These online services will free up your life and off er you lots of savings. By Christa Choo
So much to do, so little time – and cash? These online services will free up your life and off er you lots of savings. By Christa Choo
From $5 Singapore – Fiverr www.fiverr.com/gigs/singapore
Five dollars is the start-off price in this app that provides help for pretty much anything. Sellers post their skills, and you can take your pick of the endless services, from designing a logo to drafting legally binding documents, and even getting a homemade video of a jungle man singing a tune of your choice. Random? Yes. Quirky, helpful, time-saving and a total savings-steal? Double yes. Additional costs may apply.
From $7 Pawshake www.pawshake.com.sg
If you can’t sip a pina colada calmly on holiday without knowing your pet is safe, here’s your go-to. This app has animal lovers off ering to look after your pooch for days, or just walk, feed, play with and clean up after your furry friend. We spotted deals from $7 a day for a one-hour visit, and day care for $15. Every service gives you the option to arrange a free “meet and greet” for your pet and sitter. And the sitter can use the website or app to send you text and photo updates while you’re away, so you know your furkids are okay (and not tearing up Singapore!).
From $10 Page Advisor www.pageadvisor.com
You’ve got an important event this wekeend. Your nails are chipped, your hair’s unwashed and your legs resemble those of a yeti. Give a sigh of relief for Page Advisor, where you can employ a professional hairstylist (from $10) and makeup artist (from $80). It also off ers manis, pedis, lash extensions and eyebrow taming – all while you sit on your sofa. Send in your requests and allow a day for registered merchants to bid for you as their client. Yes, the party is coming to you. Services accessible via the app on iOS and Android.
From $10 Honestbee www.honestbee.com
You could walk to the shops… or simply log on at Honestbee to shop online from various stores, including Fairprice, Cold Storage, GNC, Da Paolo Gastronomia, MMMM! Meats Marinates & Much More, The Butcher’s Dog, Crystal Wines, Four Seasons Organic Market and Pet Lovers Centre. Honestbee assigns you a “personal shopper” who grabs your requests and delivers in one hour. You pay $10 for delivery, unless your order exceeds $30, then delivery is free. While you’re waiting, you can crawl out of bed and slick on some lippie.
From $18 Helpling www.helpling.com.sg
If you’re sick of spending Sundays doing chores, but don’t want to hire a live-in helper, we’re going to make your life super-exciting. From $18 an hour, this service finds you someone certified to cater to all your cleaning needs. For example, they’ll change your bedsheets (let’s face it, we ALL hate doing it), iron that dress you love but which gets crinkly, and tidy up so you can see your floor again. You can simply lie on your sofa while they work. Or, if you’re feeling generous, extend the services to the whole house and get brownie points from everyone you live with. It’s you they’ll thank when it’s their turn next to scrub the oven… and they find that it’s already sparkling.
