Hey Sunshines, The DBS Marina Regatta 2017 Is Back

Bigger And Better.

Yes, in the background is the well-acclaimed main highlight for this year's Marina Regatta — the Battle Bay! And if you think you can be the fastest to beat the obstacles, then you can stand to win up to SGD 8000 in cash and an all-expenses-paid trip to Beijing.

All For Charity

What you have to do is simply to register your interest and navigate your way through Singapore's largest inflatable water obstacle course with 9 challenges over 11,000 square feet. And if you are the fastest, the prize will be yours! 

Charges are SGD10 per try and SGD5 for students. all proceeds go towards supporting underprivileged students from Student Care Services. 

Zoom and off you go! 

Play Dome

Standing at 9meters tall, the Play Dome is the place to be from Day to Night.

It's definitely more fun with friends! 

Since it was pouring, I had my own piece of fun lounging on the beach chairs inside the Play Dome.

The Play Dome is also the venue whereby you can enjoy FREE curated fitness classes by Yoga+, WeBarre and Eat Train Love. Register now because seats are running out!

Enjoy Delicious Burgers

We had the DBS Regatta Cocktails by Potato Head. Also look out for their signature uber fresh coconut cocktails and beers. 

Don't forget to grab your Three Bun's gourmet burgers which complement nicely with your drinks!

Giant Games

See your childhood games turned Gaint-sized with the Gaint Jenga or Gaint Pick-Up-Sticks just like them! Organised by Society Staples whose founders seek to build a more inclusive society having both siblings with developmental disabilities. 

Bay Beach

I think I was the only crazy one who took photos outside the pouring rain and big puddles on the media preview day.

It could have made for pretty pictures otherwise. 

Nonetheless, I am positive that on 1 to 4 June of the actual festival, the weather will be bright and sunny for you guys when you head down. 

This was how the urban pop-up beach was to look like. 

Spaning 21,000 square feet, it is Southeast Asia's largest ever! Doubling the size of last year's Marina Regatta's beach and is 1.5 the size of Olympic pools. 

It will look so pretty with the sunlight and all and I know you will want to be there to take some great OOTDs.

Bay Eats

Weave through award-winning food stalls at the food village from new eateries such as Labyrinth, Fench eatery Garcons, The BellJar and Leng Leng Ice cream and more.

Mark Your Calendars!

Come experience other regional ‘firsts’ that event-goers from the upcoming regatta and other highlights such as dragon boating and sailing events

The DBS Marina Regatta runs from 1 to 4 June at The Promontory @Marina Bay

 Full event program: http://dbsmarinaregatta.com

FREE Admission

(Credits: DBS Marina Regatta)

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SHOP OVERSEAS HASSLE-FREE WITH EZBUY

Shopping Spree is Back!

 And.. this time round I managed to dig some treasures via ezbuy's hassle-free Taobao shopping. Taobao is China's famous mega online shopping portal with billions of transactions turnover daily. A heaven really, whereby shoppers can get some very lucrative deals at wholesale prices from Taobao's countless sellers. 
With a limited budget, I wanted to challenge myself to shop for the most, and of course, useful items that I can purchase with SGD$50.

* I also have a $10 shopping voucher for you right at the end of the post*
Curious to find out what I managed to score?

Here’s the Lowdown!

I was yearning for another backpack apart from my trusty Anello pack. A pack more suitable for work and wouldn’t make me look to improper, yet stylish and classy. One that is not too small and yet can contain my essentials like a water bottle, wallet, makeup pouch etc.   

In general, on ezbuy’s web portal, you can simply head to the ‘Shoes Bags and Accessories’ category and look under the specific types of bags you are looking for.

 Easy.

After much selection and scanning through numerous reviews from other buyers on Taobao, I managed to score this lovely vintage backpack and was really amazed by the quality of the product.  It came as a surprise really. The material was sturdy with a beautiful vinyl finishing.  Interior wise, it came true to pictures, with lots of internal compartments and zips. 

Came in large and small size. For the smaller version, there are 2 carrying methods — as a backpack or a handbag (as shown below). It was good and smart-looking enough for the price !

Shop Here:

Product link in ezbuy

Product link in Taobao (original source)

Wave Unexpected Shipping Fees Goodbye 

All fees will be listed prior to check out and you choose to buy only when you are comfortable with the fees.

Service Promise

 Of course, it might be harder to shop around if you do not understand Chinese characters on China shopping portals such as Taobao, TMall.com etc, but online shopping overseas has been made easy with English translation. Simply paste the URL of your favourite products from the Chinese portals onto ezbuy website and a translation will be made.
ezbuy provides an extensive range of value-added service to all Taobao shoppers, from saving the hassle in communication with the Chinese vendors, providing a peace of mind with ezbuy’s inspection service to ensuring products are correct and non-defective with aftersales support.

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Here are the other products I bought and their links if you are keen:

A casual top for everyday wear. The blouse was inexpensive and material was of acceptable cotton quality. 

Pink blouse 3/4 sleeves in ezbuy
 Link in Taobao

These pretty earrings could set you back at SGD 12 or more in retail but with ezbuy, it was way cheaper at less than a fraction of the retail price.
Click below to reveal the pricing! 

Blue Earing Link in ezbuy
Link in Taobao

I also bought this knee-length knit sweater which was fairly thick of good quality and will be good for visiting countries in cooler seasons.  Link in Taobao

Mark Down Your Calendars! 

 Mega sales are happening soon on 5th June, 65eday, Look Out for ezbuy's facebook and website for updates.

Check out ezbuy Prime service where you can enjoy unlimited shipping at only $2.99 >> link to https://ezbuy.sg/Prime

Just a side note: It was my first time purchasing from the ezbuy Mobile app and I found it much easier to be in control of my orders. Selecting, adding to cart and checking out was very smooth. An added advantage will be the instant notifications from sellers and subsequently, the dispatch and shipping status etc.

The mobile app version makes surfing and consolidating your orders much easier and I will recommend you to try out the mobile app version. 

New to ezbuy? 

Sign up using my link to receive free $10 shopping voucher with no minimum spending.
Free $10 ezbuy shopping voucher 

Shop at ezbuy

https://www.facebook.com/ezbuy.Singapore/

Happy treasure hunting! 

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JOIN NATURE'S GLORY AND DR. BRONNER'S FAIR TRADE MOVEMENT

Buy Fair Trade. Make it Worth.

On May 13, 2017, Dr Bronner’s, family-owned maker of the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America, in partnership with its global network of distributors, will celebrate World Fair Trade Day, and Nature’s Glory Singapore is part of this meaningful event. 

Dr Bronner's Fair Trade Practices

95% of Dr Bronner's annual agricultural volume is certified fair trade projects around the world.
Free Trade simply means:
 Fair Prices: Farmers are ensured a fair and stable income for their harvest.
Training: Teaching farmers methods of farming and improving yield
Environmental: Sustainability: Crop diversity and organic agriculture without pesticides
Good Labor Practices: No forced or child labour. Safe working conditions with fair compensations.
Fair Trade Fund: 10% of the price paid for a farmer's product goes into a fun towards community development projects.


“Look for the fair trade label on products when you shop next time. We can all make a real difference with fair trade as it brings social justice and environmental sustainability,” says Christopher Lim, Director of Research and Marketing for Nature’s Glory.

From Mums To Mums, for Mother Earth.

May 14, a special day for all mothers. 

Purchase the World Fair Trade Day package which contains an 8oz liquid soap, a 5oz bar soap, a hand sanitizer, a 14oz whole kernel coconut oil at a special price of  SGD$39.90 (U.P. SGD$49.90) to do your bit for Fair Trade. If you buy this via Nature’s Glory website, remember to key in this code #worldfairtradedaysg and you will receive a FREE Dr Bronner’s specially designed & patented limited edition bag worth SGD$15*.
*While stocks last. 

Promotions

In Singapore, Dr Bronner’s will have featured promotions throughout the month of May at participating retailers,

 - Nature’s Glory, in-store and through their e-shop

- selected NTUC Finest outlets; major Watson’s outlets

-Selected health and wellness stores. 

Make this the BEST MOTHER’S DAY GIFT for your mum! 

Visit www.natures-glory.com for more details.

@drbronner @naturesglorysg

#drbronner #naturesglorysg 

About Nature Glory Singapore
Nature’s Glory was formed in 1991 with the vision and mission to discover the best of nature, for the betterment of health and lives of Mankind. Its philosophy is that man should be in harmony with nature. The team at Nature’s Glory is committed to the excellence of health and the environment.
Nature’s Glory is the authorized distributor for Dr. Bronner’s products in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.

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HONG KONG WOWS WITH INSTAGRAMMABLE STREET ART

For The Arty-Farty You And I.

As a major art hub in Asia, Hong Kong is a site for artists to showcase their works to the world, and for art enthusiasts to see the latest developments in the scene.

This summer, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) presents the vibrant city’s biggest street art festival at 64 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Aberdeen. 

This hip area does a wonderful job of presenting Hong Kong’s rich history, alongside the energy and free-spiritedness of today’s purveyors of pop culture. Immersive and authentic, experience the city like a true local. 

Take a look down the  HKWalls 2017 and plan your outfits for the OOTD shots in Hong Kong.

The Murals And The Artists

1. Jecks

Be sure to capture the distinct gritty surrealism of his style, a product of over a decade’s worth of exploration of the psychology behind graffiti.

 2. Tuts 

This Indonesian artist loves high contrasts and layering in his graffiti art, making his work a perfect background for street wear looks.

 3. Mauy Cola

Add a touch of the wild to your OOTDs through his murals. The Chiang Mai-based artist loves to incorporate various creatures from his hometown province as a way of paying homage to his past.

4. Kris Abrigo

Let the art of Filipino muralist brings you through a colourful dimension to his distinct palette, geometric designs, and inventive use of textures.

5. Abdulrashade

Zoom in on the explosive abstract art of contemporary graffiti this artist whose works are an innovative mix of flora and fauna with a touch of Nusantara culture.

Go Mural Hunting

There are 29 Mural locations for HKWalls 2017 and above are just some of the featured works. 

For the detailed locations of the murals:

( Click on the Yellow location icons)

Or CLICK here

For more information on HKwalls hkwalls.org.

Best Deals in Hong Kong

From now to October 31, 2017, various Hong Kong attractions are offering discounts and freebies to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Be sure to have your Best of All, it’s in Hong Kong Coupon Booklets, available at HKTB visitor centres and various hotels around Hong Kong to avail of these discounts.

For exact locations to collect the booklet and the list of participating merchants, please visit:http://www.discoverhongkong.com/seasia/plan-your-trip/latest-promotion/smart-deals.jsp

About Hong Kong Tourism Board The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked to market and promote Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and to enhance visitors' experience once they arrive. For more information, please visit DiscoverHongKong.com.

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CALDECOTT HILL OPENS TO THE PUBLIC AT SINGAPORE HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2017

Hello Caldecott.

The Singapore Heritage Festival 2017 brings us back to the roots in exploring different hidden gems of Singapore. In particular, "Hello Caldecott" caught our eyes from the list of programs. Well, Caldecott Hill was the former premises of Mediacorp — Singapore's television (TV) and radio broadcast station — which has shifted to Mediapolis @one-north. And to celebrate 50 years of TV production, visitors at the festival will get to experience TV production, free guided tours ( which we missed, unfortunately. Suggest you head for it. 630pm on Friday and Saturday and 1030am on Sunday), exhibitions, performances, live bands, screenings and so much more. There are also many acting many acting props that you can play along with too.

Theatre Performance

We caught Studio 6, the song and dance performance by theatre company Sweet Tooth by Cake and it was awesome! It lasted for 30-45 mins. Reenacting scenes from classic television productions from the TV productions over the years and spanning programs from different languages catering to our four diverse races, it was a joyous sing-a-long session.
If you love to catch up on the good old days, this is the performance to catch.
Highly recommended. You can still catch them this weekend.

Photo Opportunities

Here are some photo-pitstop at the open-house. 

My ger and I had fun posing with the props!

Community Wall

More photo opportunities with the familiar sitcoms and variety shows which have accompanied us through our Growing Up years.

Old Mediacorp Reception

That's all I have for a quick post update. Head down to the festival this weekend for its final open house. Learn new facts about Singapore and have fun with your family and friends!

Caldecott Hill Heritage Festival 2017 Programs

http://heritagefestival.sg/

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