Crunchy Bytes - July
- CDL Homebuyerportal
- Jul 1, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 1, 2023
Small bytes of news.
Crunchy Bytes #12 - Hey, July: We’ve got exciting exhibitions, cool concerts, parties and fun things to do in Singapore
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We’ve passed the mid-year mark! How insane is that? 2023 is flying by, but we’re determined to ensure you spend every moment well. If you’re thinking of filling your time with memorable programmes (aside from dining in the coolest new restaurants and cafes), we’ve got your back. Check out all the exhilarating things to do in Singapore this July.
Crunchy Bytes #11 - Straits Enclave: Private Peranakan Museum Where You Can Dress Up For Studio Photoshoots & Attend Tours
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Peranakan culture is something that’s unique to us here in Southeast Asia and needless to say, it’s also one of the most colourful and diverse cultures we have, especially with their spread of food and pretty traditional costumes.
Crunchy Bytes #10 - NDP 2023 packs to come in four designs, feature artwork by 21 artists with disabilities
Image Credit: BRIAN TEO
Despite being born with muscular dystrophy, Mr Lim Kay Choong has never let his limited mobility get in the way of his love for art.
The 34-year-old travels regularly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore) to practise drawing, and his passion paid off when he was selected as one of 21 artists with disabilities to create art that will adorn this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) packs.
Crunchy Bytes #9 - Want to fly in a military tanker aircraft at the RSAF open house? Public balloting to open in July
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As part of its 55th-anniversary celebrations, the Republic of Singapore Air Force will hold its first physical open house since 2016 at Paya Lebar Air Base.
Crunchy Bytes #8 - Discovering Tokyo’s old-school places using a 20-year-old travel guidebook
Image Credit: The New York Times/James Whitlow Delano
Using a guidebook published more than 20 years ago, this New York Times writer searches out the bars and restaurants that express Tokyo's traditional eating and drinking culture.
Crunchy Bytes #7 - Go Green SG: Activities, Tours & Programmes In July To Promote More Environmentally Sustainable Singapore
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Go on behind-the-scenes sustainability tours, take part in educational workshops and green challenges, and enjoy deals throughout the month of July 2023 as part of Go Green SG, a movement spearheaded by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) for a more environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient Singapore.
Crunchy Bytes #6 - The Ultimate Price Guide to Durian Delivery in Singapore 2023
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The durian ban on public transport makes life difficult for those who want to eat durians at home but don’t have a car.
Crunchy Bytes #5 - I Tried 4 Water “Recipes,” and They Make Staying Hydrated Refreshingly Simple
Image Credit: Photos: Gabrielle Hondorp; Design: Apartment Therapy
If you have a TikTok account, there’s a very good chance you’ve happened upon the WaterTok trend that’s dividing the internet. If you haven’t, it’s a corner of TikTok where people stir powders and syrups into water to create different ultra-sippable combinations. While I was fascinated by the idea of making a flavored water of the day, I wasn’t too keen on filling my pantry with items I would only use once or twice. I was determined to participate in the trend using what I already had at home.
Crunchy Bytes #4 - What is gentle parenting? How millennials are dealing with their kids in a new and 'earnest' way
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Every generation of parents – including Gen Xers and Boomers – has its gurus. Guided by influencers, millennials are doing things very earnestly.
Crunchy Bytes #3 - askST: Can I use a surgical mask instead of an N95 when there is haze?
Image Credit: KELVIN CHNG
This year’s hot and dry season, expected to be prolonged and more intense, has arrived, bringing with it a higher risk of transboundary haze in Singapore.
Crunchy Bytes #2 - What is binge eating disorder? What to know about the causes and treatment of this mental health condition
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Binge eating disorder entered the diagnostic manual on mental health conditions 10 years ago. It’s still getting overlooked.
Crunchy Bytes #1 - 3 Clever Ways to Give a Room Multiple Functions — and One Cohesive Style
Image Credit: Christopher Broe; Props: Erik Staalberg
Working from home, working out from home, hosting friends, hanging as a family: We ask a lot of our houses. Sometimes, we have to get creative to make everything happen in the same place while keeping our style intact.
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