As superwoman who lead a super busy life, it’s important to keep your stress level in check so that you don’t end up fizzling out. Take this quiz to find out if you’ve been burning the candle at both ends! When you wake up in the morning, you usually feel: Energetic and cheery. Even more tired than you did when you got to bed the night before. Like you could do with more sleep. You’re invited to a party this weekend. On Friday night, you: Look forward to getting absolutely sloshed at the party to forget what a tough...

You’ve already said yes to the magical proposal and set the wedding date. Now you just need to get down to planning the once-in-a-lifetime event. But how are you going to have that pretty dress, lovely reception and huge guest list on such a tight budget? Nanzinc.Com shows you how you can have that dream wedding without stressing over your purse strings. By Lianne Ong Don’t let your paltry wedding budget get you down when you haven’t even looked at the options. Finding ways to cut costs for one of the most important days of your life does...

Quarrels over money is one of the top reasons cited in the breakdown of a husband and wife relationship. Everything is usually hunky dory during courtship, with money issues glossed over because really, who needs to talk about money when there is love? Then marriage happens, and suddenly the proverbial financial can of worms opens and spills over into the relationship. Can you avoid financial conflicts and have a strong marriage? By: Audra Lim Ask any married couple and they will tick off their fingers the usual suspects in a quarrel about finances:...

A 16-month study on workplace sexual harassment in Singapore by gender equality advocacy group AWARE revealed that over half of the 500 respondents surveyed had been sexually harassed at work. Workplace sexual harassment can come in many different forms and no one is immune. By Sharlene Tan Most people think of sexual harassment at work as bosses making advances towards their female employees, or perhaps physical sexual harassment such as being brushed up against on or being forcibly hugged or kissed. But sexual harassment can come in many forms....

One of the things that often prevents us from achieving our goals and being happy is low self-esteem. Low self-esteem can affect every part of your life, such as your work, relationships and your health. It can make you question yourself and your decisions, and misleadingly get you to focus on your weaknesses and believe that others are better than you. It’s time to not let poor self-worth hold you back and Nanzinc.Com shows you how! By Sharlene Tan Sometimes you just need a pep talk to boost your confidence and self-esteem. Because feeling...

Nanzinc.Com writer Melanie Lee, self-proclaimed “non-dresser” and simpleton, was won over to the alluring side of hairstyling and make-up with a “Glam-Over” at Ooosh!, a new hair salon at Orchard Delfi opened by award-winning hairstylist Perry Goh. I usually dread going to the hair salon because most of stylists I’ve met usually: a) pooh-pooh my helmet-like hair (my ego is quite fragile) b) give me an unsuitable hairstyle (I was mistaken for a butch recently) c) pressure me to get an array of expensive hair products (I don’t...

Etsy is a website that allows creative people to sell their handmade items without ever leaving their home. Many of them are stay-home moms juggling family, children, and a busy internet-based business. Some Etsy entrepreneurs show Nanzinc how Etsy can turn a hobby into a source of income. By: Ng Lin-Li While you can set up your own website to sell your art pieces or those beautiful handmade bracelets, getting online hits and purchases from visitors around the world would be difficult. Setting up a shop on Etsy however, gives you access to millions...

A Superwoman Mommy knows how to get her baby the best toys, without having to buy them! Bonus for the Superwoman? You don’t have to find space to store these after your Precious has outgrown them. Here’s Nanz Inc’s great solution to curb the ever-growing clutter of toys in your home. By Lianne Ong Just before your baby arrived, you went out and bought every adorable toy out there. Your parents showered your baby with expensive bouncers and little gyms. Fast forward a year or two, and you’re wondering what to do with all these...

Before Nanzinc.Com was born, we had the great privilege of having two wonderful companies believe in our vision: Intel and Sony. It has been a partnership we will always treasure. By: Nanz Chong-Komo and Theresa Tan Nanzinc.Com was a website born out of a vision both of us had for a place women could come to live, laugh and learn together online, a community that encouraged We were blessed that, while sharing our vision and goal with associates and friends, Intel and Sony became interested in what we wanted to do, and the female audience we were...

Whether you’re doing it to save money or to eat healthier, bringing lunch to work doesn’t have to mean sandwiches five days a week. By: Sharlene Tan Eating out at lunch every workday can take its toll – both health- and budget-wise. Besides the fact the most food bought outside has a high salt content, the battle for the available seat at the hawker centre or food court can also cause unnecessary stress. But if you’re hesitating to bring lunch to work because you can’t face yet another ham sandwich, these tips might help. Make Your Lunch...