Amazing Places To Celebrate Mother’s Day In Singapore (Under S$50)

I echo the words once muttered by Jose Andres Puerta.

“I guess that from the moment we are fed by our mothers, without even knowing it, we are caught in a net that brings us comfort, something we always feel when a special woman cooks for us. It is something unique and personal – it is something we want to keep for ourselves.”

We are special not only because a woman has bestowed her “net of comfort” towards us but also because she gave us wondrous gifts. The gift of food displayed whenever she cooks, the gift of lessons translated whenever we fall, and the gift of life manifested through our own journeys. As we are days away from Mother’s Day (May 8), it is about time to decide where you want to celebrate.

Show your superwoman how much you care for her by taking her in one of these places:

1. GOOD OLD DAYS RESTAURANT

Experience the great taste of local cuisine and other Asian fusions when you indulge at a 2-story casual dining restaurant at Beach Plaza, Sentosa Island. From the thick rice noodles and spicy flavorful broth of Laksa to the succulent chicken and fragrant rice of Chicken Rice, you are sure that Good Old Days will satisfy your appetite. You and your mom can take advantage of their ongoing Asian Dinner Buffet Promotion of S$15/head for children and S$20/head for adults.

2. REDDOT DESIGN MUSEUM

MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers, houses unique and budget-friendly artisan pieces. Here you will find a wide array of crafts, plush toys, handmade jewelry, and paintings. The price range starts from S$10 to S$50. Shop around with your Mom on their upcoming MAAD free entry event this May 13 while enjoying the live performances from the local artists. Visit museum.red-dot.sg/maad for more information.

3. SANTA FE TEX-MEX GRILL

Known for its authentic Texan-Mexican food and southern charm, Santa Fe Tex-Mex Grill is sure to shake things up this Mother’s Day. Treat your lovely angel on a hearty feast aboard the Riverboat on dinner of May 7 or May 8. Personally, their all-you-can-eat desserts as well as the Grain-fed Rib Eye Steak sounds music to my ears.

Prices are S$38++ per adult and S$24++ per child. Check out their menu, here.

4. NAILZ2U

A hidden beauty gem resides in Toa Payoh and it is called NAILZ2U. NAILZ2U offer spa, nails, waxing, and other treatment services that are already affordable even without promotions. This is why their Mother’s Day Promo is a delicious icing on the cake. Enjoy a discount (equivalent to your age) on all their ala-carte services. For example, if you are 30 years old and your mother is 60 years old then you will get a 30% off your services while she will get 60% off on hers.

I recommend that you go for the Aloe Vera Hydration Spa or Roses Icing Spa (U.P. S$25-35) and the Express Manicure/Pedicure or Classic Manicure/Pedicure (U.P. S$15-38). Worry not if your schedule does not permit you on May 8 itself as the offer ends on May 31!

Image Credits: nailz2u.com.sg/promotions

Image Credits: nailz2u.com.sg/promotions

 

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Special DIY Gifts To Make Your Mother Smile

There are women in this world that are willing to work tirelessly for others, are willing to teach young minds, are willing to forgive failures and are willing to put someone’s else’s happiness ahead of their own. Remarkable in every way, these women are called mothers.

With less than three weeks more under your belt, it is about time to think of a precious gift to reward your beautiful mother on Mother’s Day (May 8). The good news is that you do not have to spend loads of cash since you can just use the materials you already have at home!

Here are some inexpensive yet very heart warming ideas for you:

1. FOR YOUR CRAFTY ARTSY ANGEL

If the angel of your life is into creating artistic items than receiving them, plan an afternoon crafts session. While sipping your tea, you can create lovely jewelry with the materials on promotion at Spotlight such as Pony Beads (S$4.99), Pom poms (S$2.99), and Quill Feathers (S$5.99).

Alternatively, you can grab a DIY kit from Typo to make the stylish and useful items such as a tote bag (S$34.99) and a scrapbook (S$29.99).

2. FOR YOUR POETIC PARENT

Celebrate the essence of Mother’s day by capturing the moment through a poem. Describe her in the sincerest of ways. A unique gift such as this will flatter her heart and make her feel how much you are thankful that she is in your life. You can also put a melody and turn your poem to a song if you want to.

Image Credits: pixabay.com (CC0 Public Domain)

Image Credits: pixabay.com (CC0 Public Domain)

3. FOR YOUR CINEMA CHAMP

My mother is one of those people who are fond of films. From romantic comedies to action, she is delighted to watch any flick as long as she has her family along. Apply this concept at home by purchasing a few DVDs from the yesteryear. As much as possible, select her favorite movies. Gather your family in the living, as having everyone present is valuable to the occasion.

4. FOR YOUR WORKAHOLIC WARRIOR

The best way to reward your workaholic warrior is by giving the present of an enjoyable bath time filled with relaxing fragrance. Achieve that by making bath bombs that are similar to the ones sold at Lush Singapore.

Image Credits: www.lushsg.com

Image Credits: www.lushsg.com

Here are four ways you can make different types of bath bombs from basic to herbal type.

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Scoot: Mother Day’s Promo Fares (8 – 10 May 2015)

Scoot Mom Promo

It’s time to take the most important woman in your life for a trip.

Scoot away to countries like Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo and many more.

Play, eat and shop til’ you drop when you save an ADDITIONAL 33% off your fares with Scoot’s Mother Day Promo Code.

Simply enter the promo code “I<33MUM” when you check out you fares.

Fares from Scoot: http://bit.ly/1GSqfL3

Scoot Fares 080515

As you can see from the fares below, i have managed to shave off $84.48 with my trip to Taipei. That means the whole family can go for a free lunch at Din Tai Fung, located at Taipei 101.

Scoot Taipei

Book your tickets here: http://bit.ly/1GSqfL3

One-way fares excluding taxes and surcharges.
Travel Period:By 24 Oct 2015
Sales Period:1200 hrs (GMT+8) 8 May 2015 (Fri) – 2359 hrs (GMT+8) 10 May 2015 (Sun)
Terms and Conditions
*The promotional code is case-sensitive and applies to base fare only. Fares indicated are one-way, for travel originating out of Singapore. Taxes and surcharges apply, and are subject to change due to currency fluctuations. Economy fares exclude checked baggage, meals and inflight entertainment. Offer is valid for online bookings made at www.flyscoot.com and on Scoot’s mobile app for supported devices only. Full payment is required at the point of booking. Payment processing fees per guest segment are not included. Full list of fees are available at www.flyscoot.com. Offer is subject to availability and confirmation. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or all dates. Bookings are not refundable except as provided in the Conditions of Carriage. All the terms and conditions are available at www.flyscoot.com.

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Gong Cha: Get 1 Free Topping on Mother’s Day (9 – 10 May 2015)

Gong Cha Free Topping

Make your perfect drink at Gong Cha with one FREE topping on Mother’s Day.

Simply flash this image on your mobile phone to get 1 free topping at any Gong Cha outlets on 9 & 10 May 2015.

* Gong Cha is officially on LINE, so add them to get free LINE stickers and win attractive prizes along the way.

Gong Cha One Free Topping

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Best Shops For Wallet-Friendly Party Supplies In Singapore

Are you in need of party supplies to use for the Birthday or the Mother’s Day coming up? What if you are hosting a themed party at home? You will need a variety of dramatic, novelty, or scary decorations of course. Whether you are hosting a safari-themed Birthday or a floral Mother’s Day celebration, here are the Best Shops For Wallet-Friendly Party Supplies In Singapore…

1. DAISO

If all the party goods in a shop cost S$2, you may never want to leave. Daiso offers party decorations, toys for give away, and glowing materials. You may buy a banner that says: “Happy Birthday” or “Happy Mother’s Day” to decorate your feast wall. Daiso has 7 outlets nationwide including one in Vivocity, IMM Building, and Plaza Singapura.

2. SPOTLIGHT

A popular crafts hub, Spotlight sells different kinds of inexpensive party decorations, table dressings, cake decorations, ribbons, toys, and candies. All the crafts materials that you will ever need could be found here.

Image Credits: spotlight.com.sg

Image Credits: spotlight.com.sg

Location: 68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura, Level 5

3. CAROUSELL

You would be surprise that Carousell, a mobile marketplace for bargain items, sells several party supplies too. My favorite item is the “Colourful Paper Straws For Party” priced at S$3/25 straws.

4. THE PARTY STUFF

What I like about The Party Stuff is that they have party decorations for a wide selection of themes such as: Plaid Baby, Sports & Army Camouflage, Hawaii & Poker Night, Princess, and Superheroes. They offer party decorations, balloons, tableware, party favors, cake decorations, and costumes.

For S$5.95, you can buy the “Boom Wow Confetti Butterfly”: a handheld confetti cannon launching colorful Butterflies in the air. Also, take advantage of their Mother’s Day special 18″ balloons for S$7.90.

Locations: 4 outlets nationwide, visit here: thepartystuff.com.sg

5. MTRADE

MTRADE is an online novelty wholesale store in Singapore. This store has countless of goods to offer including Personalized Party Items, Party Favors, Party Accessories, Stationery Gifts, Inflatable Items, Games, Tableware, Cake Decoration, and Confetti. These are sold at very affordable prices of course! For example, 8 pieces of party hats costs about S$3.50-6.90 while a piece range costs about S$0.40-1.30. I recommend their Glow Stick Bracelets sold at S$4.50/45 pieces.

Image Credits: mtradenoveltystore.com

Image Credits: mtradenoveltystore.com

With its organized website at mtradenoveltystore.com, you can either shop by price or shop by category.

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