7 Free Playgrounds In Shopping Malls To Bring Your Kids To Over The Weekends
Don’t know where to bring your kids to over the weekends? Don’t want to burn a hole in your pocket?
You no longer have to worry as we have a list of FREE playgrounds in shopping malls so you can get your shopping done while the kids can go ham at the playgrounds!
Get Out And Play
1. Westgate
Westgate Wonderland is what we’d describe as Disneyland for kids. Gear your kid up for this playground as it is touted to be the largest rooftop mall playground in Singapore!
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This fantasy garden themed outdoor playground is divided into three playing areas suitable for toddlers and the older kids.
The tallest structure in this playground is a 10 metre tree house that kids can ascend via the criss cross nets inside the tree trunk.
There’s also a small rock climbing wall at the side of this tree house.
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The water play area however is the highlight of this playground. You’ll see little water jets sprouting from the ground and even buckets of water that will tip over your kids!
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There’s a drying station which is free to use so your kids can dry off easily. Just remember to pack some towels and a change of clothes for your kids!
Trust me, your kids will thank you and call you supermom/superdad for bringing them here!
Rating: 5/5
Westgate Wonderland
Address: 3 Gateway Drive, Level 4, Singapore 608532
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
2. IMM
This playground at IMM wins hands down for being sheltered. So yay to no sweaty (sort of) kids!
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Just like your usual neighbourhood playgrounds, it consists of activity boards, rock climbing walls, slides and balancing beams.
If your kids need to cool off from the heat, this playground has a water play area as well.
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This water play area beats any other playground as it boasts a pretty cool water slide and water guns for kids to shoot water at each other with.
So if you’re looking for an alternative playground in the west asides from Westgate, IMM is the perfect choice.
Rating: 4/5
IMM
Address: 2 Jurong East Street 21, Level 3, Singapore 609601
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
3. Changi City Point
Conveniently located next to Changi Expo MRT, The 3 House at Changi City Point has a dry and wet play area for your kids.
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Rating: 3/5
The 3 House
Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Level 2, Singapore 486038
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
4. VivoCity
VivoCity’s playground boasts play features, water fountains and even trampolines! This playground is popular and often packed with kids over the weekends.
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This playground is divided into two playing areas for children of various age groups. There are shorter slides catered for the younger kids whereas the older kids can enjoy climbing ropes and sliding poles.
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There is also a wet playing area that will light up in a colourful pattern everyday after 7pm.
Don’t worry parents, there are plenty of shaded sitting area around the playground and eateries when everyone gets hungry from playing.
Rating: 3/5
Vivo City
Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk, Level 2, Singapore 098585
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
5. Waterway Point
With so many BTO flats surrounding the Punggol-Sengkang Area, it’s no surprise that the number 1 place for most young parents to bring their kids to is Waterway Point.
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Waterway Point has 2 playing areas – Wonderland (indoor playing area) and Happy Park (outdoor playing area).
Adopting an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ theme, the indoor playing area is catered for the younger ones and best part, it’s air conditioned so mum and dads don’t have to stand in the heat.
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The Happy Park is divided into a wet and dry playing area. The tunnel slides are a central feature of the dry area and there are shorter slides catered for the younger ones as well.
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The wet area features a small lake with flowing water – perfect for keeping cool in the outdoor heat. There’s also a small section for parents to towel dry their kids and change their clothes after all the playing.
Rating: 4/5
Wonderland and Happy Park
Address: 83 Punggol Central, Both playgrounds are located on Level 2, Singapore 828761
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 9.30pm
6. Kallang Wave (Singapore Sports Hub)
Bring your kids and beat the heat at the Splash N Surf water park and playground. There’s even a lifeguard on duty so you know your kids will be in good hands as they run wild here!
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This water playground features water sprinklers, slides (with different options for children of varying options), fountains, a merry-go-round and pretty much everything else you can imagine.
There’s also a kids pool which is a mini pool with a depth of 0.5m so your little ones won’t be left out!
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If you’re willing to pay a small sum to play with your kids, there’s a lazy river where you and your child can float along leisurely. Tickets costs $2 and can be purchased at the Splash N Surf Information Counter.
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Rating: 5/5
Splash N Surf
Address: 1 Stadium Place, Singapore 397628
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm daily
7. Paragon Shopping Mall
Who would’ve thought there would be a kids playground right smack in Orchard Road. If your kid is getting cranky and you’re busy picking out your Jimmy Choo, let them run around at the playground located on the 5th floor of the mall.
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The playground has all the basic playing stations such as slides, tunnels and ride-on horses. It’s not the fanciest playground but it sure is a good pit stop for your kid after all the shopping!
Rating: 3/5
Paragon
Address: 290 Orchard Road, Level 5, Singapore 238859
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
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10 Places To Get Affordable Blooms For Bae This Valentine’s Day – Starting From $18
As January nears its end, it means one thing: Valentine’s Day is round the corner.
A day where we celebrate love and show our partners how much they mean to us, on this special day, no gesture is too big or too small.
If you’re looking to give your partner some flowers, but don’t want to splash out over a hundred dollars on blooms, you’ll be glad to know that affordable options are not that hard to find these days.
Here are 10 florists that sell beautiful bouquets – fresh and dried – at wallet-friendly prices, so you can show your affection without burning a huge hole in your pocket.
After all, it’s the thought and not the amount of money you spend that counts.
1. The Bloom Room
A floral shop that typically sells bouquets that are on the pricier side, The Bloom Room is showing us all some love this Valentine’s Day by selling petite floral bouquets, so we can all experience the joy of giving and receiving flowers on the day of love.
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Bouquets start at $18 for a simple rose and wax flower combo, and other affordable options include a dried medicinal bottle arrangement ($28) and a dried lavender bouquet ($30).
Do take note that delivery is not free, so drop by to pick up your flowers, and save that extra money for something else!
Bloom Room
Price: From $18
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2. The Enchanted Tree
If you haven’t heard of The Enchanted Tree, get acquainted – especially if your partner loves receiving flowers.
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A company that believes in making flowers affordable anywhere in Singapore, their hand bouquets are priced at $30 each. Yes, that’s a $30 flat fee that includes delivery.
These $30 bouquets – otherwise known as ‘Daily Picks‘ – differ on a day to day* basis, so what you get really depends on what they’re selling on that particular day.
The Enchanted Tree
Price: From $30
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*A different style is put created everyday from Monday to Friday, excluding PH.
3. Windflower Florist
Another go-to florist for affordable bouquets is Windflower Florist. They’re the ones responsible for the dried flower vending machines you may have seen around Singapore!
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If your partner loves the look of dried flowers, you should definitely give Windflower Florist’s catalog a browse. Dried lavender bouquets start at $33, while $48 can get you pink, blue, purple bouquets and more with some whimsical cotton flowers.
Fresh flower bouquets here are similarly wallet-friendly, with a good selection of affordable options starting at $43.
Windflower Florist
Price: From $33
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4. The Bloom Box
For a more unique Valentine’s Day gift, why not get blooms in a box?
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The Bloom Box rejects the notion that flower bouquets need to be expensive, reserved for special occasions, and come wrapped in coloured paper. As such, they’ve created floral boxes, and they offer only one type of box a day at $35 nett (inclusive of delivery).
Designed with a handle, these floral boxes are definitely a lot handier than the traditional hand bouquet. Their Valentine’s Day designs are out, and are available for pre-order.
The Bloom Box
Price: From $35
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5. Adorninglory
Another unconventional bouquet idea is a felt floral bouquet. That is, flowers made of felt material.
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These quirky bouquets are created by Adorninglory, a felt and fresh floral artist. For Valentine’s Day this year, Adorninglory will be selling 4 types of felt bouquets, as well as 1 dried flower bouquet.
Prices start at $39 for a felt floral bouquet, and their hand-calligraphed card + bouquet set is tagged at $55.
Adorninglory
Price: From $39
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6. Fleuriste
For more rustic bouquets, check out the selection at Fleuriste.
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For fresh bouquets, the Everyday Petite Posy costs $40 while the Everyday Medium Bouquet costs $55. Here, you’ll find many soft pastel blooms, rather than the loud, bolder hues you typically see in more old school floral shops.
Their Valentine’s Day collection is also very affordable, starting at $55 for a simple bouquet of baby’s breath, cotton flowers and roses.
Fleuriste
Price: From $40
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7. Skinny Blooms
For an all-in-one Valentine’s Day gift, you can turn to Skinny Blooms.
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Aside from dainty bouquets, which start at $40 for a Dainty Posy, they also sell floral gift sets. That is, flowers with an added gift, such as bralettes in their I’m in x Petite Beauty Set ($98) and lipsticks in their Vely Vely x Dainty Posy set ($83).
With that, your Valentine’s Day gift is pretty much settled, and all that’s left to do is show your lady a good time.
Skinny Blooms
Price: From $40
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8. Keira Floral
A relatively lesser known brand, Keira Floral is a name many brides and bride-to-bes will know.
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Their bouquets start at $65 and come with plenty of greenery and quirky little details.
Dawn Q has also released her own Valentine’s Day bouquet range, with prices starting at $65 for a dried flower bouquet.
Dawn Q
Price: From $65
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10. Petite Fleur
For more sophisticated bouquets, try Petite Fleur.
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With flowers in pretty pastel hues of pink, purple and blue, these romantic bouquets are surely the way to a woman’s heart.
Prices start at $69 for a bouquet of purple roses with Dusty Miller and Baby’s Breath, or a simple 8-stalk rose bouquet. They also sell round and square flower boxes which are a nice change of pace from handheld bouquets. Flower boxes start from $60.
Petite Fleur
Price: From $69
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This Valentine’s Day, give your special someone the gift of flowers. After all, a little romance never killed anyone.
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8 Fun NYE Plans That Are Better Than Counting Down With Strangers At Marina Bay
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and from the beach to the clubs, there are plenty of countdown parties happening here on our little red dot.
If dancing into the new year and kissing strangers at the stroke of midnight isn’t quite what you had in mind for NYE, there are many other ways you can close off the year that don’t involve insane crowds and bad cell service – yep, we’ve all been there.
If you’re looking for a more low-key affair that’s still loads of fun, here are 9 ideas you can consider.
1. Mahjong The Night Away
Gather your mahjong kakis, load up on sustenance (i.e. coffee, chips, cup noodles) and mahjong into the final moments of 2017!
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Whether you play with no money or choose to raise the stakes, you’re bound to have a good time. Who knows, maybe you’ll even make yourself your first bit of cash for 2018.
2. Have A Games Night
If mahjong isn’t your cup of tea, why not have a Games Night?
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Get everyone to bring their favourite card and board games (Monopoly Deal, Limpeh Says, What Do You Meme), and for even more variety, there are tons of apps that are just a (free) download away. Here are some of our favourites: Guess The Word SG, Charades!, Psych!, and Undercover.
The rules are simple, and there is plenty of fun to go around. Just don’t get too competitive, because you don’t want to start the new year with a few less friends!
3. Steamboat Party
Steamboat is never a bad idea.
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If you have the time, go shopping for the ingredients together. Load up your trolleys, over-buy, and go all out! And make sure to grab a ton of alcohol on your way out. The idea is that no one makes it to midnight without feeling nicely buzzed.
4. Go Night Cycling
If lazing around and stuffing your face with chips and soda isn’t your idea of a good time, here’s a more active NYE proposition – night cycling.
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Plan a route, maybe even to Marina Bay Sands, if you and your party want to catch the fireworks. The best part is, now that there are so many bike-sharing providers in Singapore, you can just pick up a bike, and leave it wherever you end your journey!
A word of caution though: You may begin 2018 with a sore bum. But it’ll be worth it, we promise.
5. Sing K Until You Lose Your Voice
Instead of losing your voice scream-singing at a party, why not do it in the comfort of a KTV, among your most (and least) talented friends?
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7. Go For A Super-Singaporean Countdown
2018 Lai Liao!
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To reserve a table, call 6337 9416 or email [email protected].
8. Prawn To Your Heart’s Content
This is a bit of a random one, but hear us out.
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9. End The Year On A Literal High
To end the year on a literal high, head down to Universal Studios Singapore.
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Whether you’re someone who likes to go out to party, or someone who prefers to chill at home with your favourite people, here are some fun ideas that will definitely make for an amazing New Year’s Eve!
Incredibly easy to put together and organize, we wish you the very best time, and a very Happy New Year in advance!
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We Sussed Out 6 Of The Best Online Deals To Watch Out For On 11.11
This is it. The month you’ve been saving for. The time has come for the floodgates to your bank accounts to be opened. November is here and your wallets best brace themselves because the online sales are coming.
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Gird your loins for Single’s Day sales!
So Many Deals, So Little Budget
1. Tmall
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Tmall, formerly Taobao Mall, is operated by the Alibaba Group and they’ve launched the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival for shoppers in Singapore!
With their wide range of products going on sale this Single’s Day, you’ll be spoilt for choice in this immense sale festival!
When: 11 Nov 2017
Products: Home and Living, Fashion, and Lifestyle
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2. Watsons Singapore
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Watsons is having their online and in-app exclusive ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ deals at their highly anticipated Double 11.11 Online Shopping Carnival!
If there’s something you’ve been wanting to get at Watsons, now is the time!
When: 9 – 15 Nov 2017 From 1 to 11 November, Shopee is having their 11.11 Shopee Super Sale! Expect hourly flash deals from 11AM – 11PM daily, Buy 1 Get 1 sale, daily giveaways and more! When: 1 – 11 Nov 2017 From 8 to 11 November, ezbuy is having up to 90% off flash deals, over $800 worth of free vouchers, clearance sales from 50% to 70% off, Spin and Win giveaways and more! When: 8 – 11 Nov 2017 From 9 to 12 November, ZALORA will be having their 11.11 Single’s Day sales! Following that, they will also be Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales so do keep a look out for updates on their Facebook page! When: 9 – 12 Nov 2017 Because crying alone in a hotel is better than crying alone at home, Hotels.com is having a Single’s Day Shopping Carnival with deals where you get to save up to 50% with your bookings from hotels around the world! When: 11 Nov 2017 So what are you waiting for? Book a holiday! Buy everything! We’re kidding, please spend wisely but most importantly… (Header Image Source: Pinterest)
Products: Skincare, Cosmetics, Health, Personal Care and Hair Care
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Products: Fashion, Health and Beauty, Appliances, Sports and Outdoors, Gadgets, Food, Games and Hobbies
Website4. ezbuy
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Products: Fashion, Toys, Home and Gardening, Health and Beauty, Sports and Outdoors, Gadgets, Vehicle Accessories
Website5. ZALORA Singapore
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Products: Fashion, Sports, Skincare, Hair Care, Fragrance
Website6. Hotels.com
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10 Exciting Events And Eats That Will Wake You Up Before September Ends [16-30 Sep]
Okay, so F1 is overrated, and there isn’t an election happening anymore. So what else can you get up to on the later half of this month?
We picked out 10 events and new places to check out while waiting for September to end. Psst, there’s free cake at one of those new places too!
Play & Discover
1. Local Motion by 4Fingers x Eatmepoptart
https://www.facebook.com/4FingersxLocalMotion/videos/128116097828494/
Munch on chicken wings and listen to good local music!
Eatmepoptart is doing their part on encouraging local music, and 4 Fingers, well, we never really expected a fried chicken chain to support local music, but what would you know. You can expect the likes of Lost Weekend, Jasmine Sokko, Bakers in Space, Jojo (not the Jojo that sang Too Little Too Late) and – of course – Eatmepoptart. #4Fgoeslocal indeed.
The best part about this music festival is that there’s no entry fee! All you have to do is sign up at this Fort Canning Park
When: 23 Sep
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2. The Color Run Night 2017
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For the first time ever, The Color Run Night will be hitting our shores. This is a run like you’ve never experienced.
GLOW UP in the dark by turning yourself into the most colorful, neon mess with The Color Run. It’s time to update your Facebook DP and show the whole world that you were part of The Color Run Night!
Psst, see a cute guy or gal you want to hit up? Well, here are some (corny) pick up lines that you can use to start the conversation.
The Color Run Night 2017
Venue: Suntec City Convention Hall 401-402
When: 23 Sep
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3. Canon Photomarathon Singapore XV 2017
How good are you at photography? No matter how new or how experienced you are, you stand a chance to win a prize with various categories to cater to different experience levels.
As usual, the competition’s three themes will only be revealed on the day itself, and each person can only submit one entry per theme. Here’s the challenge: the photo must be shot on the day of the competition! Also, you only get three hours to shoot each theme.
Some of the prizes up for grabs are Adobe subscriptions, photo printers, memory cards and even a EOS 5D MK IV. Sign ups are still Suntec City Convention Hall 401-402
When: 23 Sep
Sign Up Here
4. Asian Fighting Championship 2017
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The Inaugural Asian Fighting Championship will be introducing the high-octane fights of Muay Thai! Being a fighter is not simply a matter of knocking out your opponent in the ring. It is a matter of putting in the work, putting in the time, and putting on a fight, even if the odds are stacked against you. Watch local and regional fighters come together and battle it out to be known as the top Muay Thai Fighter round here.
Asian Fighting Championship 2017
Venue: Hall A, Sands Expo And Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands
When: 23 Sep, 6pm
Price: VIP: $117.05** (U.P. $133) | Advance Tier: $81.35** (U.P. $91) | Advance Tier (Corner): $58
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5. Halloween Horror Nights 7
The annual scare fest is back again, and this year you be facing 7 Deadlier Sins. Themed after seven new incarnations of sins present in modern day life – Cruelty, Deception, Malice, Manipulation, Narcissism, Perversion and Obsession – the seven manifestations will come alive to haunt you.
With five terrifying haunted houses, two scare zones, and two killer shows will have you quaking as you leave all screamed out.
Halloween Horror Nights 7
Address: Universal Studios Singapore
When: 29 Sep – 29 Oct
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6. CIA Crisis By Xcape Singapore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVZfgraXBo4
Location-based games are the new escape rooms! There are no limits when you are out in the real world. Pretend you are a detective for the day in the heart of the city with Xscape Singapore. Real-time missions will be sent through your smart phone as you try to find the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Chief who has AWOL.
It’s time to activate your inner James Bond! Do your part in helping prevent a national security crisis from happening.
CIA Crisis By Xcape Singapore
Venue: Bugis Village, 158B Rochor Road, S188435
When: 23 – 24 Sep
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Colorful foods always brightens up our lives, and now we can have our pratas in all colors of the rainbow too!
Head to Banana Leaf Pork Briyani in Woodlands to have colorful prata. Yes, your green prata is completely safe to eat! It’s worth the trip all the way to the north, I promise.
Besides the usual chicken briyani, they also do a kicking pork briyani that will have you coming back for more. It’s that good.
Banana Leaf Pork Briyani
Address: 71 Woodlands Industrial Estate Park E9 Wave 9 #01-04, Singapore 757881
Opening Hours: Daily, 7am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 9321 8081
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8. The Apothecary
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This bar might be called The Apothecary, but the only remedies they serve up are the age-old boozy elixirs that will be sure to cure all that ails you. With tonics like Sailor Painkiller and Croak And Wheeze Relief, you’ll be heading to The Apothecary whenever you are feeling a little under the weather!
The Apothecary at Oxwell And Co. Eat straight off the pan – you won’t get judged here! Fry Pan Shokudo has just joined the Isetan Scotts Food Republic, which means more Japanese food at affordable prices. Their signature dish is their katsudon, which guests can choose to have pork or chicken drizzled in Namban Sauce ro Wafu-Oroshi sauce. Chicken Karaage, another Japanese staple, will satisfy any fried chicken cravings you might have. If you really really love katsudon, then attack their Katsu-Tower, which comes stacked sky high with katsun which tastes as good as it looks. Fry Pan Shokudo https://www.facebook.com/originalcakesingapore/videos/pcb.241600466361450/241600223028141/?type=3&theater FREE CAKE. Move over Ah Ma, the Original Cake from Taiwan is here! Original Cake will be giving out 800 FREE castella cakes when they open in a week’s time on 23 September, 10am. And you don’t have to make a purchase to get your hands on the freebies. Other than the original flavor, it’s still not known which other flavors like chocolate and cheese will make it to Singapore. Fluffy and jiggly, it looks like the castella cake trend ain’t gonna end anytime soon! Original Cake From food to gigs and things to do, you don’t have to worry about not having anything to do when all the F1 excitement dissipates. So many things, so little time… Also read Gifs Are A Legit Art Form, And This Festival Dedicated To Them Proves It (Header Image Source: )
Address: 5 Ann Siang Road, 069688
Opening Hours: Wed – Sat, 6pm till late
Contact: 6438 7036
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Address: Isetan Scotts Food Republic @ Shaw House #B1-02 350 Orchard Road, Singapore 238868
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Contact: 6235 0995 (Food Republic)
10. Original Cake
Address: 3 Gateway Dr, #02-24 Westgate, Singapore 608532
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Tel: 9688 7012
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Your Room Will Smell Absolutely Scent-sational Once You Light Up These Candles
Candles come in so many shapes, sizes and smells, you can never have one too many!
Let’s face it, candles are pretty versatile and should become a necessity in every house.Not only to they do beautify your room, the scents they give off when lit will soothe your frazzled nerves and can freshen up any room almost immediately.
Plus, candles come in super handy if you are planning a romantic night in (if you know what I mean).
We waded through the tons of options out there and chose some of the more interesting scents that will make your house smell absolutely scent-sational.
1. Bath & Body Works – But First, Coffee!
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Is it the coffee or the smell of coffee that wakes you up? (Image Credit: Where to get it: at Takashimaya or The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands
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Revel in the smells of thatched bungalows and the salty sea breeze with Glasshouse‘s tropical scent.
The flowery yet tangy smells courtesy of cilantro, tangerine and orange blossoms will leave you with the thoughts of clear sandy beaches when you are actually in a hot and stuffy HDB flat.
Where to get it: Naiise outlets or online
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3. fresh – Sake
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Image Credit: 4. Artisan’s Garden – Citronella Candle
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De-stress and de-mozzie (Image Credit: Artisan’s Garden)[/caption]
The Citronella Candle caught my nose with its grassy, floral smell that reminds me of the clean smell of wet grass.
Not only is citronella said to help reduce stress when used in aromatherapy, it also works as a mosquito repellent! Perfect for our tropical weather.
Artisan’s Garden sells the this candle in a small travel tin so that you can easily carry it around if you are thinking of going camping or traveling to tropical countries.
Where to get it: online [caption id="attachment_30051" align="alignnone" width="1196"] Yes, this is the same beauty brand that you find in Sephora. Not many people are aware that NARS carry candles (mainly because they don’t bring it to Singapore), which you have to buy through the NARS US website or Amazon. And yes, the shipping fee is definitely worth it, because the candles can seriously compete with their make up range. My pick would be Acapulco, a chocolate-based candle that comes layered with traces of whipped cream and coffee beans. It’s delicious, but not overly sweet – kind of like dark chocolate. Where to get it: NARS US website or Amazon Another underrated candle from a brand that specialises in selling something else! If you love the smell of your TWG tea, you can now get their candle version so that you can enjoy the delicious smells without having to brew a pot. Their White Earl Grey Tea Scented Candle is a fresh, raw fragrance of bergamot and imperial silver needles that smells as good as it tastes. Where to get it: online Where to get it: online or through Etsy (Header Image Source: Pinterest)
Use the holder to store trinkets once it’s finished (Image Credit: 6. NARS – Acapulco
All candles come with the logo on it! (Image Credit: Beautyfreshfave)[/caption]
Such brew-tiful smells (Image Credit: TWG Tea)[/caption]
Choose your poison of choice! (Image Credit: Spicy Orange And Hot Peppers Scent and Marijuanna-Weed Scent that you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else.
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Gifs Are A Legit Art Form, And This Festival Dedicated To Them Proves It
If you’re a millennial, chances are GIFs are a part of your everyday communications.
You pepper your conversations with them, whether on WhatsApp or on Facebook Messenger. Reaction GIFs, cute animal GIFs… Whichever is appropriate for the conversation, you’ll drop a GIF for good measure – sometimes, even in place of actual words.
That’s millennials for you.
Whether you’re someone who drops the occasional GIF, or have been told that you’re your group’s resident GIF king/queen, there’s an art festival you’ll want to attend that features – no prizes for guessing – the GIF.
Noise Singapore will be bringing us a festival entirely dedicated to GIFs.: SPELLBOUND.GIF.
Happening from 4 – 11 October, this GIF-fest will take place at Gillman Barracks.
Put together by Noise Singapore and Kult Studios, you won’t find your typical meme GIFs here, but GIFs created by local artists.
While there is currently limited information on what will be going down at this festival, if GIF fest’s Instagram account is anything to go by, we’ll be seeing plenty of hypnotic, trippy GIFs.
These GIFs will be presented in an immersive multi-media exhibition. If you’re expecting this to take place in a traditional art gallery or space, think again. The experience will be more akin to visiting a “night club or space museum”.
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A Call For GIFs
The festival is currently calling for GIF submissions.
If you’re lucky, your masterpiece just may be selected to be showcased at the festival, alongside some of the festival’s best GIFs.
Here are some GIFs that caught our eye.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY0YG55n-VR/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYqeNKll58w/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYf7LAbggss/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYkAyIJFxiF/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYahkgYBONX/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYp2kJ-DAcy/?tagged=giffestsg
There’s even one inspired by Monty Python (watch it with the sound on)!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYpF95Jjhjf/?taken-by=giffestsg
The founder of Kult, who is part of the organising team, shared a little peek on what to expect, and it looks set to be pretty mind-blowing.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYgjHf9jvgR/?tagged=giffestsg
Whether you’re a casual GIF user, or have the tendency to overuse GIFs on the daily, mark these dates down in your calendar. A totally different kind of art exhibition, we have a feeling plenty of awesome ‘gram shots (or boomerangs) will come out of this!
Noise x GIF Fest 2017 – SPELLBOUND.GIF
Address: Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, Singapore 108937
Dates: 4 – 11 Oct
Website
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(Header Image Source: Noise X Gif Festival)
After You’s Thai Thai Must Try Shibuya Toasts Are Coming To S’pore For One Weekend
As part of The Finest Thai Festival organized by the Royal Thai Embassy, After You will be bringing their sweet desserts to Singapore so that you don’t have to step one foot off the island to feast on their legnedary Shibuya Toasts.
This weekend, from 8 to 10 September, stop by the Thai Embassy in Orchard to explore the best of Thailand.
There’s always room for dessert
This is the first time ever that After You will be coming to Singapore, even if its just for one weekend. This is your chance to eat all the Shibuya toasts!
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We just can’t get enough of durian? (Image Credit: After You)[/caption]
Their most popular item is the Shibuya Honey Toast, that comes in all sorts of flavors like sticky toffee, cheese, strawberry cream and nutella. There’s even a durian sticky rice shibuya toast!
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The Shibuya Special Black Toast is for those wondering how charcoal toast would taste like.
If that’s too much bread for you, After You also has other desserts like buttermilk pancakes, brownies, and an absolutely delicious chocolate lava cake.
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Look at all that gooey chocolate (Image Credit: After You)[/caption]
Eat, shop, try the lucky draw. Repeat!
Besides After You, there are plenty of other Thai food stalls, local brands and fashion designers that will be at the festival.
Aromatherapy label HARNN is one to look out for if you love natural, soothing skin care. They carry everything from essential oils to body scrubs, so that you can recreate the spa experience in the privacy of your own home. April’s Bakery will also be bringing their trademark pork pies that currently aren’t available at the Singapore outlets – be sure to grab one while they’re hot!
Another reason to stop by the festival is the Thai traditional lucky draw at the Soi-Dao Tree by the Sansiri Family, where you stand a chance daily to win a round-trip to Bangkok from Singapore.
If you are planning on stopping by The Finest Thai Festival, remember to bring loads of cash as NETS or credit cards are not accepted.
It’s going to be an exciting weekend, so be sure to go early so that you won’t miss out anything.
The Finest Thai
Address: Royal Thai Embassy, 370 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238870
Date: 8-10 September, 12pm – 9pm
Website
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(Header Image Source: beterinaryo/ After You)
Prodigal Roasters Has The Most Bizarre Cheese Tart Flavors To Complement Their Seasonal Coffee Menu
Prodigal Roasters pride themselves on their own roasted beans, which differ every single month as they are constantly getting in new beans from all over the world.
But we think its the ultimate pairing of their freshly brewed coffee and interesting bizarre cheese tart flavors that got to us.
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Freshly roasted (Image Credit: Prodigal Roasters)[/caption]
Their bizarre cheese tarts somehow works
Get this, their bestseller is a Miso Cheese Tart, which tastes as delicious as it sounds bizarre. The miso caramel sauce is drizzled over a creamy cheese tart before its served. The sauce is kind of similar to salted caramel, but miso-style.
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Tart’s up! (Image Credit: Natalie Wong via Burpple)[/caption]
If you prefer your tarts to be on the chocolate-y side, go for their Rocky Road Tart. The thick and fudge-like chocolate is slightly bittersweet (it uses dark chocolate), and is full of crunchy nuts and chewy marshmallow.
Another interesting one to try is the Sweet Potato Tart, which is mixed with chocolate and tinged with the mellow sweetness from the sweet potato.
On a superfood diet? Get the Acai Cheese Tart.
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Superfoods in desserts so that you don’t abandon your diet. (Image Credit: Xing Wei Chua via Burpple)[/caption]
Classic flavors like lemon meringue and creme brûlée are also on the menu if you want to play it safe.
Something more substantial?
Prodigal Roasts started out selling tarts, but have since expanded to selling hearty mains in limited portions. Just like everything else, the menu is not fixed, so there’s no saying what you’ll get.
The chefs at Prodigal Roasters are very open to ideas from customers, which results in pretty unusual dishes. If you really want to be kept updated on their latest food creations, follow their Instagram!
Just a couple weeks ago, they had an interesting burnt cream pasta, which comes topped with pomegranate, one week old fermented onions, capers, celery and dusted with coffee grounds. Your tastebuds will be working overtime!
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Coffee in pasta? (Image Credit: Prodigal Roasters)[/caption]
The only drawback is that these creations are not permanent fixtures on the menu (even though we think they deserve to be), but don’t be afraid to ask the chefs to whip something up on the spot.
They’ll try their best to oblige, although this is not always possible as they might not have the ingredients on hand.
Journey all over the world with their seasonal roasts
The guys at Prodigal Roasts love experimenting with their coffees as much as they love experimenting with their foods.
You can expect new coffee flavors every month as they are constantly trying out new bean profiles from all over the world. Taste coffees from Papua New Guinea, Brazil, Ethiopia, Thailand, Rwanda and more.
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Bring home some beans! (Image Credit: Prodigal Roasters)[/caption]
They also sell freshly roasted beans if you can’t get enough of your brew. Get some beans so that you can make your own cuppa whenever the cravings hit you.
Whether you’re a coffee lover or just want to try something new this cafe is definitely worth a trip to the heartlands for!
Prodigal Roasters
Address: Blk 625 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9 #01-112, Singapore 560625
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri, 12pm – 10pm; Sat – Sun, 9am – 5pm; Closed on Wednesdays
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(Header Image Source: Prodigal Roasters)
The F1 Side Events This Year Are As Lit As The Main Event – Here Are 5 Free Ones To Check Out
We are less than two weeks away from the 2017 Singapore Grand Prix, and the entire city is already gearing up for the weekend with an influx of off-track activities. Hello, exclusive F1 party that I cannot afford.
Maybe you didn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a grandstand to watch your money flash by in barely a second, or maybe you just aren’t that into racing.
Here are 5 things that your broke ass butt can do to make fully make use of all the exciting events and promotions happening during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. You deserve to enjoy the weekends!
1. Dance the night away in Haji Lane
Here’s one for those who cannot afford the ridiculous prices at all those F1 parties (nobody has $900 to spare for Amber Lounge). Blu Jaz Cafe will be hosting a street party in Haji Lane, and hip-hop, reggaeton, and 90s R&B will be your soundtrack for the night.
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Blu Jaz is famous for their street parties! (Image Credit: Blu Jaz Cafe)[/caption]
Not only is there be free admission and lucky draw prizes to be won, there will also be FREE SHOTS for the first 200 people! You don’t need to say no more, I’m so there.
Haji Lane F1 Street Party (Open Air Hip Hop X Rnb X Reggaeton)
Address: 241 Beach Road & Haji Lane, Singapore 189753
Date: 9 September 2017
FREE ADMISSION
More info
2. Watch Lau Pa Sat transform into a fashion runway
Lau Pa Sat, our favourite CBD makan spot, will turn the heat up during the F1 weekend (and not because of excessive orders for satay and chicken wings).
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How will Lau Pa Sat fare as a backdrop for a fashion runway? (Image Credit: Sarah Reid/ Lonely Planet)[/caption]
Heineken will be presenting their own fashion collection on a catwalk for the first time in Asia! Expect to see models like Sheila Sim, Angie Watkins and Jason Godrey. Former F1 racer David Coulthard will also be making an appearance at the show which features the latest pieces from the collections of local designers Sabrina Goh and Amos Ananda.
Even if you don’t have front row tickets, you’ll be able to catch a bit of the action from the sidewalk. There will be a live mannequin performance and roving iPad magic show nearby, which you might bump into if you’re lucky.
Heineken F1 Fashion Party
Address: Lao Pa Sat, along Satay Street
Date: 13 September, 9pm – 10.15pm
Website
3. Get free supper delivery from foodpanda
Okay, it’s actually $5 credit off your order. But its pretty much the same as free delivery, plus a couple more dollars off your meal.
foodpanda wants to extend thanks to all those workers and volunteers who worked hard in order to ensure the smooth success of the Singapore Grand Prix, but no one is stopping you from using the code.
The code ‘VOLUNTEER’ will get you $5 credit, and is only redeemable from 16 to 18 September, between 1-3am.
4. Try out the race car simulator onboard the Grand Prix’s roving truck
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Spot the truck! (Image Credit: Singapore Grand Prix)[/caption]
Maybe it’s too late for you to realize your full potential as a F1 race car driver. But you can always indulge a little by hopping aboard the GP roving truck for a chance at taking on the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
If you didn’t catch the race car simulator at its various pop-ups, your last chance to try it out will be this weekend at Ang Mo Kio Hub. Time to get your a
GP Roving Truck
Address: Ang Mo Kio Hub
Date: 9 – 10 September
Website
5. Make use of the extended MRT times to have a couple more drinks
If you are one of those who don’t really care for racing or partying, this one’s for you. All weekend from 15 to 17 September, bus and train services will be extended by about half an hour.
Four bus services – 222, 222G, 181 and 243G – will also be extended. You can finally say yes to one more round!
There you have it. Just because you are too poor to afford concert tickets to go watch OneRepublic or Calvin Harris, there are still plenty of ways for you to enjoy the F1 weekend. You don’t have to empty your wallet to have a good time!
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