10 Time-saving essentials every busy mother needs in the house

Lim Han 30 May 2017

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Tefal Tweeny 2-in-1
Tweeny 2-in-1, SGD219 (via Lazada)

How it works: The Tefal Tweeny 2-in-1 is not your ordinary iron. Not only is it a handy steamer that allows you to iron your garment while it’s draped over a hanger, it harnesses a cutting-edge Powerful OptiSteam technology to achieve crisp and immaculate results. Plus, its rapid 40-second start-up time makes it perfect for early morning rushes when your kid is whining about his favourite shirt that’s yet to be ironed. Mothers, you’ve yet to hear the best part! Lazada is treating you to a discount of S$50 off if you quote the code TWEENY50! Hurry while it lasts!
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Swoop Super Bag
Super Bag, approx. SGD67

How it works: Sick of picking up after your baby’s mess of toys once playtime is over? Swoop Bags to the rescue! Doubling up as a play mat and a toy storage bag, this handy draw-string bag will cut down your packing time tenfold with just a pull of the bag! You’ll never dread another playtime again.
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Sencor Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, SGD697 (via Lazada)

How it works: Nearly nothing bores us more than the chore of vacuuming the floor. Not only is it exhausting and sometimes uncomfortably back-breaking, it also takes up copious amounts of time. Not to mention, its deafening sound is simply aggravating. So, to save all the hassle, why not leave it to someone (or, in this case, something) else? The Sencor Robotic Vacuum Cleaner will do the job for you. Gliding across every inch of your floor while inhaling all the dirt and dust, it will leave your floor looking spick and span without you having to move a muscle. And, the best part? It barely makes a sound.
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Fagor Lux Multi Cooker
Multi Cooker, SGD691.95 (via Lazada)

How it works: Save yourself the trouble of getting cumbersome cooking appliances like a pressure cooker, slow cooker and steamer. With the Fagor Lux Multi Cooker, you can kill all birds with one stone. Simmering and sautéeing? This does the job too. Its LED Screen with soft-touch controls like ‘plus’ and ‘minus’ buttons to easily adjust the time makes it a piece of cake to use. Gone are the days of having to wash throngs of pots and pans during meal prep – you’ll just have to wash one!
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Klip-It Lunch Cube-to-Go
Lunch Cube-to-Go, SGD8.90 (from The Container Store)

How it works: Stackable and individually compartmentalised, these lunch boxes make the job of packing lunch for your kids an absolute dream. Whether it’s a sandwich, crackers or fruits, the dividers ensure the foods are kept neat and organised, however carelessly you handle the box. Not only that, you can pack your kids’ snacks in advance and pop them into their bags just before they wave goodbye. And, of course, these lunch cubes are BPA-free.
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Snips Spin & Serve 2-in-1 Salad Spinner
Spin & Serve 2-in-1 Salad Spinner, SGD24 (from Lazada)

How it works: While salads are a quintessential health food, they’re not the quickest thing to whip up, considering how you have to wash, dry, chop and toss the vegetables. But, with Snips Spin & Serve 2-in-1 Salad Spinner, you’ll have your salad ready in under ten minutes! Not only can you remove excess water from your washed veggies within seconds, you can even toss your salad in it, with a turn of the knob! Who says eating healthy is hard?
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Paderno World Cuisine 4-Blade Spiralizer Pro
4-Blade Spiralizer Pro, SGD108 (from Lazada)

How it works: Not all of us have Gordon Ramsay’s sterling knife skills. But, that’s perfectly all right, because we have Paderno’s 4-Blade Spiralizer! This versatile piece of equipment slices and shreds vegetables with just a winding of the handle, churning out flawless ribbons or spirals within seconds. With this in your kitchen, meal prep will be an absolute dream.
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Cuisinart Immersion Hand Blender
Immersion Hand Blender, SGD90.70 (from Lazada)

How it works: Whether you’re making pumpkin soup or a strawberry smoothie, blenders are an essential appliance in your kitchen. But, these cumbersome items are a total burden to wash. Well, you won’t be needing them anymore. You can get your fix of creamy soups and fruit juices without troublesome washing! Meet Cuisinart Immersion Blender, a stick blender that allows you to single-handedly process your foods and beverages. So, instead of bringing your food to the blender, you’re bringing the blender to the food. Just dunk it into any pot and blend away!
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Cestari Kitchen Easy Pod
Easy Pod, approx. SGD42 (from Amazon)

How it works: Although Cestari Kitchen Easy Pod may look like a drab green bowl, it is anything but your usual kitchenware. Wow, where do we even start? This flexible silicone holder is unbelievably versatile and brags of a myriad of different uses, from being an omelette maker and fish poacher to a roasting cover and holder for steaming vegetables. With Cestari Kitchen Easy Pod, you’ll dramatically cut down on the amount of plates and bowls you use and, of course, your washing time.
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PLATIM Multipurpose Turntable Lazy Susan
Multipurpose Turntable Lazy Susan, SGD24.20 (from Lazada)

How it works: Yes, we know what you’re thinking. You’re imagining the swiveling platform on the dining tables at Chinese restaurants. But, holding dim sum isn’t the only thing Lazy Susans are good at. This handy piece of equipment can be installed into your cupboard of laundry essentials to hold the different bottles of detergent and softener. So, instead of having to fumble through your cupboard for the desired bottle, you can simply spin the turntable and have it in easy reach.

Time is money. And now, you’ll be having lots of it with these innovative time-savers.

Fixing breakfast for the kids, dealing with the laundry, making sure surfaces are spotless, picking up the kids from school… the list of ‘mom duties’ goes on and on and repeats itself. And, with all these chores having to be done on an almost-daily basis, time has never been more valuable of an asset than when you’ve stepped into motherhood.

But, thank goodness for technology. Groundbreaking inventions have been seeping into our stores, and because you’ve been so busy being a mother, we’re pretty sure you’ve had no time to get acquainted with half the stuff on the market these days that can actually really make your life 10 times easier! These phenomenal products and appliances are not only convenient and easy to use, they save you truckloads of precious time! From your cleaning rituals to cooking for the household, these handy gadgets will aid you in a plethora of various tasks and chores. What initially took you half an hour to complete can now be done at the snap of a finger!

So, jump right into our gallery above where we’ve rounded up 10 of these handy items. Armed with these products, you’re bound to be free up some time and breathe a sigh of relief!

Lim Han

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