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How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Spending Too Much

Valentine’s Day is one of the most expensive “holidays” in Singapore.

But, it does not have to be!

You can always celebrate love without breaking the bank.

ELICITING GENUINE EXCITEMENT

One of the best ways to start a date is by handing over a sweet letter that will elicit genuine excitement. Crafting your own Valentine’s Day card costs practically nothing! Simply use the art materials that are available in your own home. Pouring your heart and soul into written words is more personal than signing your initials into a mass-produced holiday card.

Apply your personal skills to your homemade cards to boost its quality. Consider these scenarios:

a. An illustrator may draw the image of his or her significant other.
b. A digital enthusiast may animate a romantic message and send it via email.
c. If you like to bake, you may place the card on the top of a delicious box of cookies.
d. If you like to blog, you can create a beautiful post for your lover.

These things are more likely to be treasured than the items bought at the store.

FUELING THE ARTISTIC CLIMAX

Appreciating the arts is often perceived as something exclusive to affluent individuals. Purchasing concert tickets at Esplanade can be costly! Not to mention, purchasing art at galleries can cost thousands of dollars. Fortunately, locals and permanent residents have the option to hop around several museums for FREE!

Build up on the excitement by taking your beloved on a “not so typical” date at our very own Singapore Art Museum. This innovative museum houses a great collection of contemporary Southeast Asian art ranging from sculptures and paintings to installation art and moving media. They regularly collaborate with the leading international museums to cover both the local and international art practices.

Your date will be amazed with its current exhibition entitled: Singapore Biennale 2016: An Atlas of Mirrors.

LEAVING A LASTING IMPRESSION

Close your lovely day with a hearty dinner. Going to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day takes guts as you need to brave the waves of people and to make early reservations. Save money and avoid stress by preparing a romantic meal in the comfort of your own space.

Great recipes are available at Epicurious, AllRecipes.com, and RasaMalaysia.

Image Credits: pixabay.com

If your budget does not allow you to celebrate on February 14 itself then, consider choosing an alternative day. It will not only be cheaper, but it will also be less crowded. At the end of the day, what matters most is that you spent the gift of love with your partner.

Sources: 1 & 2

Honey Creme: 1-for-1 Thai Milk Tea Float at 313@somerset (13 – 14 Feb 16)

Usher in the Year of the Monkey with Honey Creme’s Chinese New Year drink.

Treat yourself to an icy cold Thai Milk Tea Float, and enjoy another one for FREE!

This 1-for-1 promotion is only available at 313@somerset via the Tring 313 App.

Only available 13-14 Feb, while stock last!

How to redeem:

Download the Tring 313 App
Select the top left hand tag and navigate to “Offers”
Select the Honey Creme Valentine’s Day Special
Purchase the voucher and pay with PayPal/Credit Card
Present the e-voucher at their store by 14 Feb 16, for redemption

Share this 1-for-1 promotion with your friends and loved ones!

Honey Creme 313@somerset
#01-37 313@somerset, 313 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238895

* EXCLUSIVE: SIGN UP FOR A HSBC’S REVOLUTION CREDIT CARD AND RECEIVE A SAMSONITE RED ROBO LUGGAGE 
WORTH S$335 OR A REDMART GROCERY VOUCHER WORTH S$80! T&CS APPLY. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

4 Absolute Ways To Spend Less and Save More This Valentine’s Day

Think your wallet can rest after the costly festivities of Christmas and Chinese New Year? Think again as we usher the season of love!

While Valentine’s Day is a great way to appreciation and affection to your significant other, I cannot deny the fact that the anticipated costs may cause a hole in your pockets. This year, however, you can turn things around if you are willing to put in creativity, time, and flexibility.

1. SAVE THE SPARKLES FOR LATER

If you are planning to purchase jewelry for your beloved, try to clamor dry out first. Since the demand for jewelry goes way down after 14th February, the retailers offer discounts to attract customers to buy their remaining products.

The only downside is that you have to discuss this with your partner in advance and seek his or her understanding.

2. AVOID THE CROWDS

Valentine’s Day 2016 is on a Sunday and more than ever, shopping malls and restaurants will be populated. Most places are jammed with couples and women holding on to their bouquets or stuffed animals. Beat this “competition” by scheduling a wonderful date on another day as long as your significant other is fine with it.

By doing so, you had avoided the crowd and maximized your savings.

3. OPT FOR AFFORDABLE FLOWERS

Since some people prefer getting blooms for Valentine’s Day, you would have to plan beforehand. Save money by skipping high-end or mainstream florists. Instead, visit your local grocery store or compare the prices of various online flower shops.

Image Credits: instagram.com/agoncilloanna

And if you are in the Gardens By The Bay area, I was got a bouquet of orchids there for only S$5.

4. CRAFT YOUR GIFTS BY HAND

What better message of love can you convey when you pour your heart on handmade gifts? Consider these gift ideas:

a. COOK TOGETHER

There is nothing sweeter than sharing your interests to your partner. If you are a fan of cooking and baking then, teach him or her the basic recipes and techniques. But, if neither of you have an expertise, lookup free online tutorials and prepare a V-Day dinner together.

b. SPECIAL CARD

Bring your wonderful memories to life by turning photos into very personal V-Day card. Print his or her favorite Instagram photos in JPEG format using glossy or matte photo papers available for as low as S$2 at Popular bookstores.

Image Credits: pixabay.com (CC0 Public Domain)

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Starbucks: Meet Your Match – 50% Off 2nd Drink (2 – 6 Feb 16)

Starbucks has a creative way to celebrate the season of love this month.

From 2 – 6 Feb 2016, find your match and enjoy the 2nd drink at 50% off!

It’s a perfect opportunity to catch up with your friends or treat someone special.

How to find your match:

1. First go to the Starbucks’s Find Your Match page. Then follow the steps below:

Then use their “mobile phone” to generate half of the wallpaper. Get your the other half to do it too. Stop when both of you get a matching wallpaper combination.

For example, a matching combination should look like this:

Share this creative way to celebrate the season of love with your friends and loved ones.

* EXCLUSIVE: SIGN UP FOR A HSBC’S REVOLUTION CREDIT CARD AND RECEIVE A SAMSONITE RED ROBO LUGGAGE 
WORTH S$335 OR A REDMART GROCERY VOUCHER WORTH S$80! T&CS APPLY. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Royal Caribbean: One-Day Sale – 1-for-1* Cruise on Valentine’s Day (28 Jan 16)

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and Royal Caribbean wants to create the unforgettable memories for you and your loved ones.

Celebrate love at sea and your partner cruises for free* in this one-day sale on Jan 28.

Set sail on a 5-night Valentine’s Day Cruise with the Mariner of the Seas on Feb 14.

Price starts from S$699* for the first guest, and second guest enjoy a special price of S$0.

Visit Royal Caribbean Office to book from 9am to 8pm.

Check out the advertisement below:

Whether you’re up for excitement or down for total tranquillity, your new world awaits you on board Destination WOW http://bit.ly/1CtTYhw . #theWOWlife

Posted by Royal Caribbean International on Friday, July 10, 2015

For highlights and activities onboard the ship, click here.

Call 6305 0033 or book online RoyalCaribbean.com.sg

Share this fantastic promotion with your loved ones and get the best price for your vacation now.

Terms & Conditions
All prices are quoted in Singapore dollars, based on the lowest available stateroom of the featured departure dates for per person on twin-sharing basis, subject to associated taxes, port expenses and gratuities ranging from $136 to $531. AIR TICKET: Airfare is non-refundable and change of date is not permissible once air ticket is issued. Taxes are subject to change unless ticketed. All promotions are applicable for Mariner of the Seas departure from Singapore and are not combinable. $1088 OFF (4-to-go Special): Book 2 staterooms for minimum 4 persons and enjoy $1088 off in total. Promotion is applicable to Oceanview Cat 1 or above categories booked for Feb 9 departure. 20% OFF CRUISE FARE (HSBC CREDIT CARDS EXCLUSIVE): 20% off cruisefares applies to first and second guests in a stateroom. Regular gratuities, taxes and fees apply. Promotion is only applicable for new bookings made for Promnade stateroom and above categories for Mariner of the Seas departures. KIDS CRUISE FREE: Gratuities, taxes and fees apply for children aged 12 years and below (maximum 2 in a room), accompanied by 2 full-paying adults. Promotion is only applicable to bookings for Oceanview staterooms and above categories for Mariner of the Seas departures excluding Feb 9. 50% OFF 2ND GUEST: Every 2nd guest in a stateroom will enjoy 50% off cruise fare. (Voyager of the Seas) Promotion is applicable for Interior Cat M and K or above categories booked for may 3 and 7 departures respectively. (Mariner of the Seas Senior Special): Applicable to every stateroom with 1 guest aged 55 years and above at port of departure and for Promenade stateroom or above categories booked on 4 and 5-night departures. All promotions are valid for new bookings from now till Jan 30. All of the above information is correct at time of print, subject to availability and change without prior notice. Other terms apply.

* EXCLUSIVE: SIGN UP FOR A HSBC’S REVOLUTION CREDIT CARD AND RECEIVE A SAMSONITE LUGGAGE WORTH S$950 
OR A STARBUCKS CARD WORTH $120! T&CS APPLY. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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