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4 Eggciting And Affordable Places To Be On Easter

We are days away from Easter! It is the time for Easter bunnies, egg hunting, high teas, and family gatherings. Celebrate this special occasion of hope and fun in one of these four exciting places, which will cost you under S$50.

1. SENTOSA HARBOURFRONT

Spanning approximately 520 hectares, “The Great Egg-Venture at Sentosa Harbourfront” proves to be Singapore’s largest egg hunt. From the top of Mount Faber to the Sentosa Island itself, participants shall hunt for 60 eggs. The eggs were beautifully hand-painted by the artists from Affordable Art Fair, the students from Temasek Polytechnic, and the youths from FamChamps.

These eggs are not hard to miss as they each have a height of 1.8 meters. More than S$50,000 worth of prizes awaits you! Beyond this, your family can enjoy several activities at the Sentosa Egg Fiesta – Garden Edition.

Website: thegreateggventure.com
Price/s: Free

2. CHIJMES

Hop into The Lawn as CHIJMES brings you a hit Easter Party. Start the day with a high tea suitable for adults and children. Then help your children find the Easter eggs containing various prizes such as S$100 worth of dining vouchers. After hunting some lucky eggs, let your kids play on the bouncy castle and get their faces painted for free!

Tickets are available at the concierge counter daily.

Website: chijmes.com.sg/easter-tea-party
Price/s: S$10/person for the Easter High Tea, S$5 for Easter Egg Hunt, S$5 for Easter Egg Painting

3. HOLIDAY INN SINGAPORE

Window on the Park’s “A Cracking Easter Celebration” will delight your tummies as you feast on hearty roasts, local favorites, sumptuous desserts, and more. From Sautéed Beef with Spring Root Vegetables to Lamb Stew with Chickpeas and Pumpkin, Holiday Inn has got you covered for lunch or dinner. To embrace the spirit of this joyous occasion, there will be fun activities such as Easter egg painting. Deviating from the public, their Easter celebration is set on 31st March.

Website: ihg.com
Price/s: S$35 nett for lunch and S$40 nett for dinner

4. SINGAPORE SENTOSA COVE

For adults, celebrate Easter on a uniquely exhilarating note by plunging into the WET® Pool deck to participant in an aquatic egg hunt. In the “Eggxotic Summer Pool Party”, guests are welcome to sink or float to find a basketful of 100 eggs submerged in the pool. Win a myriad of EASTERRIFIC prizes such as a staycation at W Singapore, dining treats at SKIRT, and a lovely experience at WOOBAR.

On 26th March, the party will continue to turn up as DJs Shigeki, Patrick Oliver, and MR HAS will be mixing the beats all day!

Website: wsingaporesentosacove.com/en/EggxoticSummer
Price/s: S$35 nett (inclusive of a drink and pool access)

Image Credits: www.wsingaporesentosacove.com

Source: Silver Kris

7 Easter-Worthy Kitchen & Dining Items Under S$25

We are about 3 weeks away from Easter. It is the time for egg hunting, Easter bunny, and family gatherings. Celebrate this special occasion of hope and fun with these 7 affordable Easter-themed Kitchen and Dining ideas…

1. BUNNY PLATES (SET OF 4)

Crate & Barrel, S$19.95. Buy it here.

Image Credits: www.crateandbarrel.com

Crate & Barrel is full of beautiful festive items for Easter. Kicking it off with a set of four assorted colored plates with lovely bunnies pattern that will truly make dining delicious. These plates are 100% porcelain with dimensions of 8″ diameter and 0.75″ height. What’s more? It is dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe.

2. PHOEBE EGG CUP

Crate & Barrel, S$3.95. Buy it here.

Image Credits: www.crateandbarrel.com

This egg cup designed by Olivia Barry can be a center piece to show off your decorative easter egg or you may fill the table with a couple of this sculptural blue glass egg cup. It is made with 100% pressed soda lime glass and is dishwasher safe.

3. WILTON HOP AND TWEET EASTER BUNNY EGG AND TREAT STAND

Bake It Yourself, S$10.50. Buy it here.

Image Credits: www.b-i-y.com

This two-tiered treat stand serves as an entertaining piece to showcase your plain or painted Easter eggs along with sweets or cupcakes. It can hold about 16 cupcakes and a dozen of mini treats that the kids would really want. It is easy to assemble with a manual included.

4. CERAMIC MINI BUNNIES

Crate & Barrel, S$9.95 each. Buy it here.

The ceramic mini bunnies come in the smooth shade of yellow and blue. What an adorable display to bring an extra Easter flare to your simple table! To clean, just wipe it off with damp cloth.

Image Credits: www.crateandbarrel.com

5. BUNNY SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS (SET OF 2)

Crate & Barrel, S$9.95. Buy it here.

Image Credits: www.crateandbarrel.com

Designed by Olivia Barry, the 100% porcelain salt and pepper shakers are both charming and elegant pieces. As it comes with a designed box, you may either place it on your kitchen or give it as a gift for your family and friends. Simply hand wash this set to clean.

6. SUNFLOWER BAKING MOULD

Lemon Zest, S$12. Buy it here.

Image Credits: www.lemonzestlife.com/sg

Located at Holland Village, Lemon Zest has a wide array of stylish kitchen products that they constantly update. This sunflower baking mould goes well with Easter bunny cookies or egg treats. It comes in assorted colors at an affordable price.

7. WILTON TEXTURED COMFORT GRIP BUNNY WITH MINI COOKIE CUTTER

Bake It Yourself, S$6.90. Buy it here.

Image Credits: www.b-i-y.com

The textured cushion grip makes the bunny cutter safe and easy to handle. It also comes with a bunny tail or flower cookie cutter. Since it has a stainless steel cutter, it makes it possible to cut other treats such as brownies and sandwiches. Best of all? The cute set is rust-resistant so it would last long.

Special Handcrafted Gift Ideas For Valentine’s Day Under S$50

As everything turns digital, there is an increasing need for more tangible items. These physical copies of our photos for instance, become priceless.

Handcrafted items speak volumes of love. Nothing beats a custom-made gift because it will make your partner feel that you really have thought of them. On that note, here are Special Handcrafted Gift Ideas For Valentine’s Day Under S$50.

1. FOR THE SENTIMENTAL SWEETIE

PIXAROLL
Wouldn’t be great to have your personalized pictures (matte or glossy), stamps, magnets, phone casing, and wall decor delivered on your doorstep wherever you are? Well, Pixaroll’s App allows that. Pixaroll App transforms your photos into keepsakes that lasts a lifetime. It is available for FREE on ITunes and Google Play.

Image Credits: www.pixaroll.com

This Vday, you may purchase 12 pieces of 2.5 x 2.5 inch photo stickers for only S$10 or 24 pieces of 3.5 x 3.5 inch photo stickers for S$18. You use these to design a notebook, book, canvas tote, gift wrappers, or a phone casing for your beloved.

If you want to remind your lover of how good looking she or he is then you may customize a stamp or chop block (S$49) for him or her. Pixaroll’s chop block measures 2.5 cm and there are 4 ink stamps included. Artist’s impressions of your selfies are hand drawn into rubber stamps. So special!

2. FOR THE ARTISTIC ANGEL

PAINTASTIC ART CRAFT

If you want to make a craft that takes a little bit more time and patience but shouts “labor of love” then purchase a DIY Painting Kit from Paintastic Art Craft. The kit usually includes the canvas template, acrylic paints, brush, and instructions. They offer kits with affordable prices and weekly special offers.

In fact, this lovely flower painting that took me 5 days to make comes with free easel and only costs S$4.90.

The painting sizes for sale range from mini to large so you will be able to find a size that is suitable to your needs. This can surely be a fun experience for you that may even turn to a great hobby.

3. FOR THE LOVE OF PRECIOUS PAPER

THEPAPERBUNNY

Whoever said that sweet and lengthy written expressions of love are so 19th century ago is mistaken. Written love notes will not only overwhelm your partner’s heart but it will also serve as a memorabilia that he or she can keep forever.

You may choose between ThePaperBunny’s greeting cards that say: “We’re Better Together Card”, “Keeper of My Heart”, and “You’re My Favourite”. It costs S$5.90 each. Linen embossed envelope that adds a touch of luxury is included.

4. FOR THE Do-It-Yourself DARLING

Image Credits: Stacie Stacie Stacie via Flickr

Lastly, DIY gifts make the most out of the resources you have at home. So, it won’t cost you a dollar. For more DIY gift ideas made with love, check this out.

3 Delicious Valentine’s Day Dining Places Under S$50

They say that a quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. If you desire to impress your loved one without breaking the bank then brace yourself as I lay out the 3 Delicious Valentine’s Day Dining Places in Singapore That Are Under S$50…

1. SAVEUR

Who would have thought that affordable yet scrumptious French cuisine exists in Singapore? Young chefs named Joshua and Dylan paved way for casual dining that serves renowned French dishes at reasonable prices.

Your special someone would definitely enjoy the simple ambiance and the taste of food that is raved all over the social media. One yelp.com user even wrote on that it was “90% as good as the dish served in Paris”.

Image Credits: saveur.sg

Delicately handmade “Duck Confit” and “Seafood Pasta with Tiger Prawn and Lumpfish Caviar” are crowd pleasers. Their main courses start from S$10 while their desserts are S$7 and up. Generally, the menu’s maximum price is S$30. Saveur has various locations around the country namely in: Ion Orchard, Far East Plaza, and Purvis Street.

2. PIEDRA NEGRA

If your partner is looking to try something different then feast your way to Haji Lane where Piedra Negra Restaurant is located. Piedra Negra is a Mexican restaurant with “hippy” vibe, cultural ensembles, and colorful graffiti walls. Much like Saveur, the menu generally is S$30 and under.

Image Credits: facebook.com/Piedra.Negra.Haji.Lane

The restaurant takes up two units and specializes on Latin American cuisine. If you are an expat looking forward for a taste of home then try their amazing handmade Guacamole that is certified fresh.

3. ANTOINETTE

Named after the late Queen of France, Antoinette boasts its interior beauty that is known for its Parisian style tea and pastries. Antoinette’s selection of lavish treated and handmade dishes will be perfect for celebrating your perfect date. It is established by the Sugar Daddy Group.

Image Credits: antoinette.com.sg

Take your girl friends on a Valentine’s day lunch for high tea and ladies’ luncheons that you all can enjoy. Food generally ranges from S$5 to S$30. Honorary dishes include the “Beef Bourguignon” and the “Gnocci Carbonara”. If you are a dessert lover then I suggest for you to try the “Antoinette”, a sinful serving of Earl Grey ice cream, raspberry jelly, and milk chocolate shards.

7 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas Under $50

Christmas is just around the corner. While searching for the perfect gift, keep in mind that you must also be financially-savvy. You may be tempted to go over your budget since this holiday only come once a year. But, your gifts need not to be expensive to make your loved ones smile! Here are 7 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas under $50.

FOR THE WANNABE FIT FRIEND
US$29.95 or S$39.53. Buy it here.

The Wake up Workout Alarm Clock is the perfect gift for that person who wants to lose weight, but is too lazy to get up the bed. This alarm clock only shuts off after you have done 30 reps of consecutive bicep curls. The dumbbell-shaped alarm clock has a countdown timer on one side, which counts the number of reps you have done. Even the motion sensors inside can detect how many bicep curls you have done only if you swing it right. So, it will be really hard for you to cheat!

Wake up Workout Alarm Clock via GadgetsandGear.com

FOR YOUR FASHIONISTA SISTER
S$12.90. Buy it here.

Since the Coachella Music Festival, the trend has been leaning towards the gypsy or bohemian style. This Jeweled Hair Decor by H&M will surely make your sister stand out from the crowd. Don’t worry about its fitting because its silver chains have an adjustable length up to 63 cm.

Jeweled Hair Decoration via HM.com/sg

FOR THE ON-THE-GO MOM
S$29.90. Buy it here.

Busy moms who are always stressed with tight deadlines need pampering too! With this Wild Argan Oil Beauty Bag by The Body Shop, your mom will feel beautiful from head to toe. It is consist of an Argan Oil shower gel, body butter, body scrub—all imported from Morocco. Best of all? The cost of youthful skin won’t hurt your wallet.

Wild Argan Oil Beauty Bag via TheBodyShop.com.sg

FOR YOUR PHILOSOPHER DAD
S$21.86, Outliers Book. S$21.83, Tipping Point Book. Buy it here.

Indulge your deep thinking dad with the best-selling books by Malcolm Gladwell. Personally, I recommend the “Outliers: Story of Success”, and the “Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference”. Not only will he thank you for this interesting read but it will change his view of the world too.

FOR YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE
S$42. Buy it here.

Nothing beats a custom-made gift such as a Personalized Name or Word Necklace from MyLittleBow shop. You may use his or her nickname, your secret code or your term of endearment. It will make your girlfriend, boyfriend or best friend feel that you have really thought of them. Orders take about 3 weeks to be ready, so be sure to place your order early!

FOR YOUR COFFEE/TEA LOVING BOSS
US$14.95 or S$19.73. Buy it here.

This heat sensitive battery mug glows green once you pour hot beverage on it. Then, the battery turns black once your coffee or tea is cool enough to sip. The battery will also appear empty once you’ve finished all of its contents, and it’s time to refill. Your boss will surely appreciate this thoughtful reminder.

Battery Mug via GadgetsandGear.com

FOR THE PROUD SINGAPOREAN
S$20, Badges. S$22, Canvas Totes. Buy it here.

The Little Dröm Store sells Badges and Canvas Totes for several types of Singaporean. From the Precise (Zhun zhun guni hoon), to the Champion (Kiasu), and the Composed Singaporean (Steady Pom Pipi), this store has it all for you! The badges are available in 16 different designs, which you may check out here.

Kan Cheong Spider Badge via TheLittleDromStore.com

While, their totes (fits A4 folders) are available in 8 designs namely: Stylo Milo, Siao On, Jiak Gan Tang, Steady Pom Pipi, Chop Chop Curry Pok, Kan Cheong Spider, Kiasu, and Huat ah. These adorably designed and hilariously clever badges and totes will make you feel closer to home.

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