The Finder Singapore - Issue 293

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Given that many expatriates move here for two- or three-year assignments, it’s all the more reason not to waste time (or money!) on stuff that doesn’t make you happy or help you live well. That's what Issue 293 aims to help you do: Dive into Singapore life – and don’t look back. Find smart ways to buy or rent your new home in SG or check out our Serviced Apartment Reports - these temporary digs are a great way to settle in for newcomers, or a smart solution for folks in between places or hosting guests. Already found a place to call home? Get all the decor inspo you want in in our roundup of SG's 10 top furniture-shopping areas. Lastly, because everyone is entitled to his or her dreams, consider helping your helper attain hers with our selection of courses that domestic workers can pursue to, say, start a business someday in their home country.

Welcome Home

I was given a chance to serve my country. How many people are given this chance? I was fortunate to have been a part of the team which built Singapore. I had some skill and some strength that was useful to others. .– The late entrepreneur-turned-politician Lim Kim San, known as “Mr. HDB” (Housing and Development Board) for having started public housing in Singapore in 1960.

8 mins

Where More Is More

Find out why Wood Farm Lifestyle one-stop shop for everything from antique furniture to top-of-the-line BBQ pits.

1 min

SG's Dream Bungalows

Peak inside some of the most coveted of Red Dot homes: Good Class Bungalows.

3 mins

How To Find Your New​​​​​​​ Home​​​​​​

These property websites in Singapore make it easy to search for your dream home – you know, a place that’s within your budget, spacious enough and close to things you like!

2 mins

Happy Moving!

Avoid unnecessary hassle with these handy tips from Rodex Movers.

2 mins

Feeling Crabby?

Whether you’re craving for this iconic dish, or trying it for the first time, go straight to one of these spots – famed for serving some of the best chilli crab on the Red Dot.

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No Gym Required!

Just because you’re eyeing a new sofa, doesn't mean you should become a couch potato – especially not with these fun ways to get fit for free around SG.

2 mins

There's An App For That

Some tech-savvy parents are using, and even customising, mobile apps to help them achieve #parentinggoals.

1 min

Meet SG's Newest Int'l School

The Grange Institution is now opening its doors in primary education for expatriate kids!

1 min

Upskill Your Helper

Here are courses your helper can sign up for in Singapore – if she’d like to someday work in another field or start her own business when she returns to her home country.

2 mins

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The Finder Singapore Magazine Description:

The Finder is a FREE bi-monthly magazine aimed at helping people live well in Singapore. Recognised for more than 25 years as a reliable information source for expatriates living here as well as global local Singaporeans, The Finder inspires trust from both readers and advertisers, providing ideas and solutions on what to do, where to go and how to find goods and services in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia. The Finder offers readers easily accessible information through interesting and relevant editorial and sponsored content on Beauty + Grooming, Style, Eat + Drink, Health + Wellness, Kids + Parenting, Learning, Family Activities, Home + Decor, Travel, Hot ‘Hoods, Culture + Festivals and Helper Help — with lots of Singapore Secrets, Expert Advice, #sglifehacks and #finderfinds. It’s truly the Insider’s Guide for Expats in Singapore! See more at www.thefinder.com.sg.