Show appreciation to your teachers and honour them for their contribution this coming Teachers’ Day.
Here are some promotions that teachers in Singapore can look forward to!
From dining deals to hotel stays, you don’t want to miss this!
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa
1-for-1 Buffet Dinner at Silver Shell Cafe
Krispy Kreme
Free Original Glazed® Dougnut
On 4 September, all Educators can come to Krispy Kreme Tangs Orchard store to redeem one free Original Glazed® Dougnut. 1,000 pieces available only. Redemption based on first-come first-served-basis and while stocks last. *Simply produce a valid ID or letter of employment for verification.
Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy
1-for-1 Buffet at Feast@East
M1
Handsets and mobile plans deals
Zalora
18% off storewide with no minimum spend
issho izakaya
50% off ala-carte food
ALIVE Museum Singapore
50% off 2nd ticket
MINT Museum of Toys
50% OFF Museum Entry with a maximum of 4 other accompanying guests (U.P. $15)
20% OFF Mr Punch Restaurant & Rooftop Bar ala-carte menu.
Promotion valid only with MOE name-card / Civil Service Pass / any proof of being an educator. Valid for teachers, lecturers & educators with proof of ID. Promotion is valid only from 3 – 9 Sep 2014.
ArtScience Museum located at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is the world’s first museum that focuses mainly on Art and Science. Exhibitions in this building exude creativity and curiosity as well as the role of these characteristics in shaping our society.
You might have seen the building from afar because of its iconic shape that has “10 fingers” anchored by a unique round base in the middle. The modern and exquisite detailing is perfect for the central themes of the museum. That said, you must visit it at least once.
If you are on a budget, you are in luck! Some exhibitions in the museum are free! You read that right. Not everything in MBS is expensive.
1. PICK UP YOUR FREE-ENTRY TICKET AT THE MUSEUM BOX OFFICE
To celebrate SG50 and Straits Times’ 170th anniversary, ArtScience Museum is showcasing an exhibition on their behalf that is free – for all visitors! From now until October 4, 2015, you must pick up your free-entry tickets to the “Singapore STories: Then, Now, Tomorrow Exhibition” at the museum foyer.
Straits Times (ST) has been the longest running English newspaper in the Lion City.
The exhibition recaptures the tales of our nation since ST’s founding in 1845 through significant articles, headlines, and pictures (i.e., including ones that the public has never been seen before). Imagine having to squeeze and filter through more than 40,000 issues of the newspaper just to give us the best ones! Furthermore, they added a futuristic element by envisioning what Singapore would be like 50 years down the road.
What I liked most about the exhibition are the interactive activities such as testing your knowledge on the Singaporean acronyms, sliding the pictures to see the before and after shots of different infrastructures, and the complementary paper dress-up wherein you can lean more about the different types of Singaporean dresses (e.g., Cheongsam, Sari, and Baju Kurung).
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2. TAKE YOUR KIDS ON A FRIDAY FAMILY DAY
Every Fridays, families with children can enjoy enriching and engaging exhibitions for free. Only the children (maximum of four) of an adult who purchased a standard ticket will be given the free passes on the same exhibition/s. For the child to be honored with the free-entry ticket, he or she must be 12 years old or under. Furthermore, all tickets are issued for the same day at the museum box office only.
Imagine how much fun your children and your wallet would have when you take them to the DreamWorks Animation Exhibition or The Deep Exhibition. Not only are these exhibitions educational but also they are also interactive.
About 2 weeks ago, ArtScience Museum’s Facebook page hosted a competition wherein 10 winners received all-access passes to the exhibitions as well as goodie bags from the museum’s gift shop. The lucky winners have been announced last night. Worry not if you missed your chance because the museum guarantees that there are more giveaways in the future!
Singaporeans really love to eat. It is one of the forces that hold our country of different races together. A chicken rice, chili crab, nasi lemak, and roti prata can share the same table with problem at all! So, for the newcomers and locals who want to experience good food at a budget, here are the best places to visit:
1. HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE
One of my all time favorite local dishes is the chicken rice! It is so popular in the island that almost all the restaurants, hawker centers, and Singapore Airlines aircrafts serve this dish. When it comes to chicken rice, people expect the chicken to be as good as the rice. Both should be flavorful, tender, and smooth. Suggested places are as follows:
a. Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
Known for its fragrant and delicious chicken rice, Tian Tian has been voted as the best chicken rice hawker stall in Singapore. A bowl of chicken broth and a plate of chicken rice cost about S$3.50. This is a great price for quality taste!
Location: 1 Kadayanallur Street, #01-10/11 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184
b. Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice
Wee Nam Kee has been named as the Top Hawker at AsiaOne People’s Choice Award in 2010. Its chicken rice is unique because of its dipping sauce. A plate of chicken rice is about S$4.80 while a half chicken is S$16.
Location: 101 Thomson Road, #01-08 United Square, Singapore 307591
2. CHILI CRAB
In 2011, CNNgo dubbed Chili Crab as one of the world’s most delicious food. Such a prestigious list, if you ask me. Chili Crab is one of the famed seafood delicacies for any travelers. Suggested places are as follows:
a. No Signboard Seafood Restaurant
No Signboard Seafood Restaurant is the home for unique white pepper crab. The peppery taste is strong but does not overpower the sweetness of the crab. And, the spiciness is paced at your own taste. The average price per person is S$40.
Location: 414 Geylang, Singapore 389392
b. Mellben Seafood
Mellben Seafood’s menu features a wide array of crab dishes such as chilli crab, claypot crab vermicelli soup, black pepper crab, butter crab, and shimmering sand crab. The average price per person is S$35.
Location: #01-1222, 232 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, Singapore 560232
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3. SATAY
Also in CNNgo’s 50 of the world’s most delicious food is the satay. Satay is a dish with meat, cucumbers, and onions served with a thick peanut sauce on the side. Suggested places are as follows:
a. Chomp Chomp Satay
Chomp Chomp Satay’s satay is juicy and generously marinated. Besides that, they offer local street food dishes like fried oyster, carrot cake, and Hokkien mee. The price of satay is about S$0.50 per stick.
Location: 20 Kensington Park Road, Singapore 557269
b. Chuan Kee Satay
Since its inception in the 1970s, Chuan Kee Satay has been serving its traditional Hainanese satay. Its pork satay is complete with flavorful spices, tasty peanut sauce, and pineapple gravy. The price of satay is S$0.40-0.50 per stick but the minimum order is 10 sticks.
Location: Block 51 Old Airport Road, Singapore 390051
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Dreaming of a movie theatre-like experience at home? Few people turned that dream into reality by purchasing 3D television that includes 3D glasses, lifelike images, vivid colors, and 3D effects. But majority of these owners (i.e., almost 80%) in United Kingdom, regret their purchase. The leading complaint is that there is not enough 3D content to make ownership of the device worthwhile.
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To avoid making regrettable purchases like the example above, you must use the available resources to educate yourself on the consumer data and product information before buying something. The power of communication will help you make quicker and smarter consumer decisions. Ask yourself these questions before purchasing something:
1. DOES THIS PRODUCT COME WITH WARRANTY?
In case an unforeseen event happens and your item does not function anymore, do you have to fork your own savings for repair or return it to the manufacturer under the warranty terms? We all know that the latter is better especially if your purchase is a costly one (e.g., a washing machine or an Apple laptop). Invest in products with warranty and confidence in its manufacturer’s shoulders.
2. DO I HAVE ONE OF THIS?
Some people forget where they place a certain item and would go to the store just to purchase one – again. If this happens to you often, it is about time that you organize your space. Toss or donate the stuff you do not need anymore then, discover useful items that you already own.
3. CAN I JUST BORROW THE SAME ITEM FROM SOMEONE ELSE?
Say you live in a small flat with 1 bedroom and you needed to vacuum. If the product is as common as a vacuum cleaner then, opt for borrowing the vacuum cleaner of your neighbor or friend. Why bother if the item is not really necessary to your home anyway? Furthermore, you can assess whether buying a secondhand version of the product is a brilliant idea.
4. DO I HAVE TO USE THE MONEY I DO NOT HAVE FOR THIS ITEM?
Using the credit card for your purchases should be your last resort. No matter how great a deal may seem, it may still add up to your credit card interest. So, ask yourself if the item is really worth it.
5. CAN THE PRODUCT’S USEFULNESS LAST FOR 6 MONTHS OR MORE?
Be realistic while envisioning yourself and the product. If you are still using it for six months and more then…it is a good purchase. You do not want to waste too much money on something that you would use for a day (e.g., Halloween costume)!
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Whenever we go for first dates or job interviews, us women prefer to put our “best foot forward”. Aside from making a great impression, we take this idiomatic expression literally by preening the nails on our foot or hand to perfection!
With all the specialized nail salons sprouting over Singapore, it has been difficult for us to choose the best ones. But in totality, we look for a nail salon that has friendly staff, hygienic practices (e.g., uses clean tools), and value for money. That said, here are the 4 nails salons that suit your needs…
1. MANICURIOUS
Located at 41 Beach Road, Manicurious may just be a woman’s paradise. It is a unique store that combines a nail salon with a cafe corner and a retail section offering shoes, accessories, and handbags. The interior of the store is relaxing, vintage, and neat. You will surely feel cozy in their armchairs while you choose from an array of polish colors. Their reasonable service prices (e.g., express manicure or nail shaping) start at S$6 while add-ons (e.g., hand scrub or quick dry) prices start at S$3.
What’s more? They have 20% off nail services from Monday to Thursday at 11 am-4 pm (T&C apply).
Gelish manicures may stay for the longest time but they can get very pricey even amounting to over S$60! Thankfully, you can go to Lily Nails Salon for an unbelievably affordable express gelish manicure costing about S$16. You can avail this whether you are working or you are studying. Aside from this, they have interesting designs with an assortment of polish and gelish colors. The express manicure is priced at S$8 while the classic manicure is priced at S$9.
Aside from pampering the nails of some celebrity brides, Nail Queen Beauty Services is known for its premium nail art service. Located at Far East Plaza, this nail salon is great place for fashionistas to soothe their nails after a long day of shopping. Their express service ranges from S$12-15 while classic service ranges from S$25-35. And, their express gelish costs S$30-35. What you will love about this salon is the vintage interior and the amiable staff.
Since 2003, Fingerwork has been renowned for its gel nail extension and nail art services. Located near Raffles MRT, working ladies in the area can enjoy personalized manicures or pedicures are reasonable prices. Also, students can enjoy discounts from time to time. The prices for the manicure range from S$6-46 while the prices for pedicure range from S$9-56. For instance the express manicure is about S$12 while the express pedicure is about S$17. Aside from this, you can indulge on their nail enhancements including nail repair, gel infill, and temporary tips.
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