One of the events that children look forward to every year is Halloween. It is possible to stir up a spooktacular Halloween celebration while maintaining an inexpensive budget. Simply use the art materials and common craft supplies that are readily available in your home.
Create these projects with your children to see for yourself!
THEME: UNDER THE SEA
There are two types of activities that you can do to with little preparations. You can either do the Water Balloon Pop or the Jellyfish Paper Craft. The former is a messy activity, which is best played outdoors. Gather twelve vivid balloons corresponding to three colored papers. Cut several circles out of your colored papers. The colored papers must match the color of the balloons. Then, fill up the balloon with water. Stick the papers on the wall. The objective of this game is to pop the balloon directly to its corresponding target. The person with the most accurate throws will win.
For the latter, you must gather yarns or strings, markers, paper plates, and paint. Cut a paper plate in half to create the dome-shaped head of the jellyfish. Staple holes on the bottom of the plate and attach the yarns or strings. Paint the paper plate to complete this lovely sea creature.
THEME: MONSTER SMASH
For a monster-themed Halloween, you may start by building your own monster out of modelling clay. Attach art materials such as moving eyes and fuzzy wires to your sculpted monster to complete its look. You may also create monsters using popsicle sticks. Attach five to seven sticks together to form a vertical file. Paint on the sticks and add refinement of details by using markers. Let your creativity shine through!
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Secondly, you may use a green and a black paint to create your own Frankenstein handprint. Half of your child’s hand will be painted black (i.e., Frankenstein’s hair) and half will be painted green (i.e., Frankenstein’s head). Press your hand on a paper and let the paint dry. Finish the craft by drawing details on your hand print such as its signature screws.
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THEME: THE MUMMY RETURNS
If you want to embrace the “Mummy” as your spooky theme, you may use two rolls of tissue paper to create a mummy race. Let your children use one roll of tissue paper to wrap you and your spouse. The person who wraps the mummy the fastest will win. You may also encourage them to decorate the mummy afterwards by using washable markers and non-toxic paint.
THEME: SPIDER HUNT
If your child is fond of spiders and Spiderman, fill up the room with spider décor. You may create a spider Halloween wreath or a spider sticks web. For the Spider Halloween wreath, all you have to do is to gather twigs that have fallen from the tree. Glue these twigs onto a piece of cardboard to create a base for your wreath. Embellish the wreath with some cut-out spiders.
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For the spider sticks web, you will need scissors, yarn, paint, glue, and popsicle sticks. Stick the popsicle sticks together to create this shape: *. Then, paint it white and add some black or orange yarns. This will enable you to tie the craft to your doors or ceilings. You may add some cut-out or toy spiders to increase its effect.
THEME: BOO – THE FRIENDLY GHOST
You can either put ghosts on your candy paper bags or your Halloween cards. Start by purchasing white paint and brown paper bags. Turn your ordinary paper bag into a glowing ghost bag by painting on it. You may put the candies inside once you are done.
The last craft is quick and easy. Cover your child’s feet using white paint. Let your child press it on a colored paper. Once it is dry, you may decorate your very own ghost. Enjoy!
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While most would say, Monday Blues…, those who’ve downloaded the Goody Feed app would know this day as Don’t Say Bojio Mondays.
The day of the week where we write about the 10 best possible deals happening this week to make the best bang for your buck.
From free McDonald’s to cheap Adidas sneakers, free Decathlon sports sessions and an early “IT Fair”, here’s what you can expect for this week.
Up To 55% OFF All Adidas Outlet Items + 20% Off Full-Priced Footwear
When it comes to sports footwear, Adidas is a place most people would want to go to.
Of course, a majority of those people would find themselves stopped at the prices of said items.
But from 23 Oct 2020 to 1 Nov 2020, you’ll find that price isn’t (much of) a factor.
Image: Facebook (Adidas)
Called the Trick or Treat Sneaker Day, you can expect amazing deals like 40% off the second pair on selected items, 20% off full-priced shoes and up to 55% off outlet items.
The best part? There are deals both offline and online.
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According to their post on Facebook, deals this week includes:
40% off the second of every 2 purchases of Adidas footwear at participating Adidas retail stores
$20 voucher for every purchase of Addidas footwear at participating retail stores
20% off all full-priced Adidas Footwear on their online website
Up to 55% off ALL outlet products on online website
Participating retail stores include:
Marina Bay Sands*
Suntec City*
Vivo City*
Originals Pacific Plaza*
Originals Paragon*
Originals Bugis+*
Ion Orchard
Paragon
Bugis Junction
JEM
Tampines One
Causeway Point
OG People’s Park
Jewel
Take note that the offers only extend to Adidas footwear.
More terms and conditions apply, which you can read here (for retail) and here (for online purchases).
Free Ala Carte Egg McMuffin Promo Code
Craving for some McDonald’s breakfast but want more for your buck?
Now, you can.
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With the promo code <WBEGGMUFF>, all you have to do is to spend a minimum of $10, apply this code and checkout to get your hands on a free Egg McMuffin.
This promo is available from 7am to 10.45am on a while stocks last basis.
The promo code is valid until 29 Oct 2020 so you have three days to convince your colleagues to order McDonald’s in for breakfast together.
The promotion takes place every Tuesday from 2 to 4pm, plenty of time to make your way down to the nearest outlet to enjoy.
Locations:
Bugis Junction, #01-14
Changi Airport Terminal 3, Departure/Check-in Hall North #02-93
Compass One, #01-46A
IMM Outlet Mall, #01-42
Suntec City, #01-312
Tampines 1, #01-38
Resorts World Sentosa, #01-201A
Wisma Atria, #B1-64A
25% OFF + $1 OFF (Mobile App) For Gardens By The Bay Conservatories Passes
We’re no strangers to how beautiful Gardens By The Bay actually is, especially within the mystical domes of the gardens.
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What if I were to tell you that for this season, you can enjoy cheaper entry to the conservatories within the gardens without having to squeeze with crowds?
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From now until 31 Oct 2020, visitors can enjoy 25% off admission passes to both 1 Conservatory and 2 Conservatories when they purchase their tickets online.
And if you were to use their mobile app to book the passes? You’ll get an additional $1 off.
Here’s what the prices look like after the discounts:
For more information, including an upcoming 1-for-1 deal on 11.11, you can click here.
As for emptier domes, well, Covid-19’s finally useful for something, isn’t it?
Cha Tra Mue Opening Promo At One Raffles Place
When Cha Tra Mue, the popular Thai Milk Tea brand first opened its doors in Paya Lebar Quarters (PLQ), crowds formed immediately despite Covid-19.
Image: Facebook (Singapore Atrium Sale)
Well, if PLQ is too far, or you prefer something a bit more central, they’re opening their second store at One Raffles Place tomorrow (27 Oct 2020).
And they’re opening their store with a bang.
From 27 Oct 2020, you can get limited edition ChaTraMue Tote Bag, Mini Carrier or Cup Holder for free if you’ve spent above a certain amount:
Tote Bag (minimum spend of $15)
Mini carrier (minimum spend of $8)
Cup holder (minimum spend of $5)
This opening promo is on a while stocks last basis so make sure to go there fast, eh?
Although judging by the reaction of people in Singapore to their first (flagship) outlet, chances are, the real Don’t Say Bojio here is the opening of their second outlet.
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Ice-Cream Buffet in a Warehouse for Just $9.90 (Free for Children)
Throw away your vegetables, feed your seven cats, and get your wallets out because Happy Ice is having an ice-cream buffet and warehouse sale on 31 Oct and 1 Nov!
For just $9.90, adults can eat as much ice cream as they want, or as much as their stomachs will tolerate.
They will be able to choose from over 20 types of ice cream, including the beloved Brown Sugar Boba popsicles.
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But that’s not all.
As part of the $9.90 deal, adults will also get a takeaway box of ice cream of their choosing for free.
Children, on the other hand, only need to pay $1.90 to enjoy the buffet.
For kids below 7 years old and accompanied by a paying adult will be able to eat for free.
If you’re planning to head down to their warehouse on 31 Oct and 1 Nov, be sure to reserve a slot at this website first.
Patrons will be allowed to eat as much as they want for 50 minutes, but only a maximum of 5 people will be allowed per table, in line with Covid-19 restrictions.
There will also be ice-cream sales on offer at the warehouse, so bring along some extra cash if one 50-minute buffet isn’t enough to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Best Denki Renovation Sale At VivoCity
Looking for electronics, TVs or kitchen appliances for cheap? Here’s where you need to go: VivoCity.
Because from 23 Oct 2020, the Best Denki outlet within the mall is holding a massive renovation sale (everything must go).
Okay, so they didn’t say everything must go.
But when you see all the up to 80% off discounts going on within the store, what other conclusions can you draw?
According to their Facebook post, you can expect up to 80% off vacuum cleaners, laptops…
Okay, this isn’t exactly your typical Don’t Say Bojio, but trust me, once you hear what it’s all about, you’re not going to fault us for putting this in.
Decathlon’s the place to go to for cheap, affordable sportswear and apparel.
But did you know that other than giving cheap sportswear, they also have the habit of organising free exercise sessions?
From dancercising to yoga, kickboxing HIIT and more, you can sign up for their sessions at Decathlon Singapore Lab outdoor area.
You can check out what classes are available and sign up here.
P/S: Better be fast because, at the time of writing, 9 out of 19 available classes are already fully-subscribed.
BreadTalk 20th-Anniversary Deals
In case you’ve missed it, BreadTalk has been around for 2 decades and they know it’s only possible because of people in Singapore.
Here are their 20th-anniversary promotions for hardcore fans:
For BreadTalk’s Flosss lovers, they’re selling 6 of them for $8 now (15-31 Oct).
Image: BreadTalk Singapore
They also have another deal going on with their 4-inch cream cakes.
Image: BreadTalk Singapore
From now until 31 Oct 2020, you can enjoy BreadTalk’s 4-inch cream cake for just $20.
The promo is subjected to the availability of flavours from the store you’re ordering from and on selected flavours only.
Flavours include:
Dark Forest Gateau (Top favourite of a writer here)
Pretty Pink
Brown Sugar Prune
Among many more.
You can purchase them in-stores or via BreadTalk’s online shop here.
Getting married marks a significant chapter in one’s life. This new chapter comes with overwhelming changes and unique transitions that go beyond your personal boundaries. You are now planning a life that is beyond taking care of yourself. This huge responsibility comes with financial trials.
Start with being transparent with your partner when it comes to your finances and spending habits. Awareness is the first step. After all, you are responsible of your partner’s well being too. It is your duty to remind each other about making conscious efforts when it comes to money. Many of our spending habits are influenced by marketing traps and mental biases. These hinder us from thinking straight. You are stronger as a team. Keep that in mind.
Let me give you an example of the common traps or biases that both of you can encounter. Firstly, you the status quo bias may consume you. This bias occurs when you are more likely to prefer the product that you know more despite having better options available in the market. For instance, you may prefer an Apple iPhone over a Samsung Galaxy phone due to your familiarity with the iOS software. You simply want to maintain the routine that you have started.
Similar to status quo bias is the familiarity bias. This happens when you favor products or services that you are exposed more of. Start-ups and smaller companies are not able to afford hefty advertising, thus you may skip on the products or services that they offer. When this happens, it is best to help each other out. Purchase appliances or home decorations together. Do you want to purchase a Samsung Inverter or a Kolin Inverter? Be mindful when you are buying an air-conditioned or other items. Do it for reasons that will both benefit you and your spouse.
Lastly, you may fall for the post-purchase rationalization. This is something that most of us experience. Many of us are stubborn to admit that we made a mistake. We would rather settle for what we purchased. We make excuses to convince ourselves that we made the right decision. Please, ask your partner’s opinion. If the quality of the product does not suit your standards, consider returning it within the company’s terms. Retailers often offer 7 to 30 days return policy. Ask for it!
Do not put yourself into harms way. Accomplish big financial decisions as a team and discuss your spending habits with your partner. You are in this ride together!
THE POSSIBILITY OF SHARING A BANK ACCOUNT
As you build a relationship on mutual trust and honesty, it is normal to gravitate towards having a joint account. Trusting your partner with significant decisions, such as choosing your own home, can pave the way for having deeper understanding to each other’s finances. Some couples experience difficulties when it comes to spending habits and financial priorities. This is why some opt to have a joint account, while others do not.
Finding a mutual ground begins with having the same financial goals. Your goals can vary from paying off your household bills or going to an expensive honeymoon. Set up a joint account for financial goals that you both want to accomplish. You may put your household fund here too.
Then, have concrete rules such as how much each of you will contribute each month and where each portion of your funds will go. Consider having individual bank accounts too. These individual accounts will enable you to treat yourselves or your partner without affecting the household fund. To keep things transparent, you may communicate about your spending habits bi-weekly or every month. Stay on track when it comes to each other’s expenses and goals. Help each other out!
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You may also discuss if you can make cutbacks or if switching banks are necessary. To put it in simpler terms, you are merging two companies when you have a joint account. Everyone has an equal say and contribution to this shared account. So, respect each other’s views and practice compromise to minimize potential disputes.
