Make the most of the holidays and the New Year with these life hacks

From free-for-kids attractions to how quarantine smarter during this period – we have it all!

2021 is only a few sleeps away and what better way to start the new year than with these travel-friendly life hacks?

We’re talking free-for-kids attractions, Stay Home Notice tips and how to choose healthier hawkers – these life hacks will kickstart you to a better 2021.

Hack #1: Free for kids

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Want to visit some fun, family attractions for less? Well, check this out: There are plenty of places around SG where children under a certain age get in at no charge. At the Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Park, Night and River Safari, kids under 3 enjoy free entry.

Ditto at Gardens by the Bay and the Singapore Flyer. Over at Resorts World Sentosa, kiddos aged 4 and below get to enjoy the thrills of Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium and the Trick Eye Museum free!

Hack #2: Quarantine smarter, not harder

Returning to SG and required to serve a Stay Home Notice (SHN)? From what to expect during a Covid swab test to which HDMI cables to pack for the best shows, check out our SHN guide for everything you need to know.

Hack #3: Pick healthier hawker foods

Knowing the calories in popular hawker dishes like seafood fried rice (907 calories) and char kway teow (744 calories) may make you pause the next time you want to order them.

Rest assured, the trick is in your options. Instead of mee goreng (around 613 calories), opt for plain fried bee hoon, which is just 294 calories. For more healthier hawker foods, visit our guide to healthier hawker foods.

Hack #4: Run this city

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Looking for a pocket-friendly way to get fit this 2021? Download free running apps like Nike Run Club, Zombies, Run!, Under Armour’s MapMyRun and many more in our list of the best running apps here.

Hack #5: Travelling during Covid?

Stating the obvious: Travel is largely discouraged at the moment. But you may be wondering what it involves to return to SG, if you leave the island or are expecting a loved one back soon.

Consult our travel guide for information on what to expect, from Covid-19 swab tests to the mandatory quarantining.

New year, new goals

Health goals, that is. Prevention is an important life hack too. Having regular medical and dental check-ups has been shown to prevent bigger issues in the future. So why not book your 2021 appointments now with reputable brands International Medical Clinic (IMC) and Smilefocus ?

This article was first published in The Finder.