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W local scene terms of popularity follow-up to of dating experts, since I ended up revelation that he is not the only and longevity as a voice talent Marvel’s The with my “happily ever after”, with Maddy hosts the breakfast show hero out there; neither is he the and radio personality. It’s hard Avengers, this my husband whom I ‘met’ through on Kiss92FM with Jason Johnson most powerful. to believe that this is the same sequel reveals an online rock climbing forum. and Arnold Gay, from 6 to 10am. There is also strong chemistry youthful DJ known by her maiden how Tony Stark between Downey and Paltrow, name as Medaline Tan, on 98.7FM (played by Robert even as Tony Stark and Pepper in the early 1990s. What’s harder “I was really dorky back then. 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For a pdf copy of Weekender visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp HOBBIE The hips don’t lie S Belly dancing may be considered a feminine “I do not think there is a difference between male and art form but males are also getting into female belly dancing. The male versions can have a more muscular frame with more emphasis on the the shimmy. See what the attraction is chest and upper body. But the approach is the same,” says Darren. By Cheryl Chia He goes on to explain the two types of belly dance – ‘folkloric’ and oriental dance. With ‘folkloric’ belly dance hen one thinks of belly dancing, the imagery that comes having a storyline, males can assume the masculine

to mind is a scantily clad woman with veils or, in modern role in the belly dancing performance. Photo credit: www.facebook.com/digitallysam times, the singer Shakira. The Singapore Bellydance “Men always have a misconception about belly WEvolution is one team that traverses all conceptions, with dancing. It really depends on the message the male belly dancing. performers are trying to get across. Some men prefer Mr Darren Ho, founder of the Singapore Bellydance Evolution, a more flirtatious style on stage due to the nature of the started at the tender age of twelve and had his first performance six piece,” he says. months after. Darren also has a dream that one day schools will “I saw Shakira on television when I was a kid and I actually didn’t put the genre into the curriculum so more people can know what type of dance that was but I was fixated by it. I was doing understand the art form. other genres of dance for fun at the time and my mother told me that “It is nothing sleazy if placed in the right context,” she was doing belly dance. I said I wanted to pick it up and, of course, he adds. she said no,” Darren recalls with a laugh. They also have a performance coming up on May “Being rebellious, I called up schools to see if they would take me 11 entitled Oriental Majestic that coincides with World and I came across ShimmySheik. My mom followed me to the first few Bellydance Day. Each ticket retails at $28 which includes classes to observe, and then she understood and allowed me to pursue a halal buffet, and 20 per cent of the proceeds will my passion,” he continues. At the age of 15, he left the company and go to the Lee Ah Mooi Old Folks Home to help them became a freelance dancer and teacher. purchase daily necessities such as adult diapers and The Singapore Bellydance Evolution fuses elements of contemporary milk formula. and jazz dance with belly dancing. Ms Evon Hoe, who is also part of the Other belly dance troupes from various schools in Singapore Bellydance Evolution, was also similarly inspired by Shakira Singapore will also be taking part in the performance. W when she was ten years old. “I started in 2003 and I found a school through a flyer from the The event will take place at Chong Pang Community Substation. It is definitely not easy and takes a lot of dedication. You Club in Yishun from 7.30pm to 10pm. Email info@ have to really know how to isolate your body,” she says. singaporebellydance.com.sg or call 9478 1110 with Both Evon and Darren have gone on to the countries of the origin of your name and number of tickets to purchase. belly dance, such as Egypt and Turkey, to explore the dance and to take Singapore Bellydance Evolution including part in master classes. Evon considers it her second home, and is fairly Darren (far left) and Evon (front, right) fluent in Turkic as well. What is the difference between Egyptian and Turkish belly dance, you ask? The Turkish version is more aggressive while the Egyptian one is “more sensual”. There are currently two other male belly dancers apart from Darren in the Singaporean scene.

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course, colourful macarons. Ladurée is known for seasonal flavours. Those Macaron madness currently featured include the Marie Antoinette, a turquoise, French macaron chain Ladurée has finally hit floral tea scented macaron, and Chocolat Yuzu, with our shores with its irresistible sweet goodies chocolate ganache sandwiched in between its attractive By Cheryl Chia mustard-yellow shell. My favourite is the Petale de Rose, a beautiful rose water Words cannot describe how Singapore with The Holder Group, scented one, and the Caramel excited I was when I heard that owners of Ladurée since 1993. Fleur de Sel with its salted “Shelter in the Woods” Ladurée was coming to Singapore. Mr David Holder, Chairman caramel-filled middle. Also is an apt name for this dining Going to Paris to get my almond of Ladurée says, “The Ladurée try the Citron macaron, the establishment, designed exactly cookie fix is not the best solution. tradition dates back to the lemony and tart taste combats to look like a pretty wood cabin Seeing other countries in the 1860s and there is a very strong the sweetness of the shells. in a forest, perhaps somewhere region such as Japan, Hong Kong heritage and brand reputation in Ladurée has also created in idyllic Europe. Much like and South Korea have already had what we do and offer customers a special pretty powder pink what one would expect, good a taste, it is about time for us. worldwide.” box ($7.60) for Singapore. alcohol, hearty food and robust At $3.80 a piece, the macarons There are two Ladurée shops conversation take precedence. are not cheap compared to those in Ngee Ann City. One is on the Ladurée, Ngee Ann City, On a weekday night, the place from TWG Tea or Canelé but second floor, beside Van Cleef #02-09. Tel: 6884 7361 is packed and the banter does not they are definitely worth it. and Arpels. stop until closing time. The macarons are flown in from This one Billed as a “modern tavern”, Switzerland, as with for the other recreates Shelter in the Woods is furnished Asian outlets, to ensure the same the store’s Chef Patron David Thien with heavy oak tables with cast experience worldwide. classical iron finishing, a romantic faux Since opening last week, queues style with fireplace with a mantelpiece, and at Ladurée have been snaking bohemian “Shelter in the Woods even a mounted stag head. as people wait for a bite of these crystal famous macarons. The chain has chandeliers Great food, great ambience been around since 1862 when hanging boasts a collection of 26 Shelter in the Woods may be Louis Ernest Ladurée created a from the found in the growing restaurant bakery. Eventually, the place was ceilings and types of house-macerated enclave in Hillcrest Park, it not transformed into a pastry store features only holds its own but stands out after a fire. This store attracted their rums, made from a base with its unique décor and menu. Parisian high society. souvenir Here, you can get homemade Ladurée’s wife then helped to bags, of La Mauny White Rum...” terrines and rillettes – Country- transform it into one of the first accessories, style Pork and Roasted Pistachio salon de thés in town. tea and jam Terrine; fresh pie – Country- The Hour Glass Limited is a collection style Chicken with Onion, Bacon partner in bringing the brand to and, of and Potatoes; and oven-braised

Feast on delicious crab near you RECIPE Crab is a local favourite but it is not easy finding a nice place to savour good crab dishes. Uncle Leong has three Grape Tart restaurants to be near to you Chef Caroline of Ren Bakers is back. This time, she shares with Uncle Leong Seafood was previously Jurong East Street 24, #01-485. founded in an unassuming, modest coffee Now is a good time to take your family us a recipe for Grape Tart shop in the bustling Ang Mo Kio estate and there for a crab feast, since you can get Fruit tarts are a popular snack for has since moved to Toa Payoh. Despite its $10 off for the first $100 spent in the Singaporeans. Nevertheless, few know that it is humble beginnings, Uncle Leong Seafood Punggol and Toa Payoh branches. Please actually not difficult to make fruit tarts. Grape tarts has made a name for itself as one of the note it is limited to one coupon per bill. are one of the more commonly found tarts, and Chef must-go places for crabs. Caroline Liew of Ren Bakers is back to show us how. Thanks to its signature recipe, it has Punggol branch: 6 Tebing Lane, #01-03, been fast gaining popularity since its first Punggol East, S 828835, 4.30pm-11.30pm, Ingredients public taste in 2002. Now, Uncle Leong Tel: 6441 1848; • 118g of crushed Digestive Biscuit counts among its clientele both locals • 50g of ground Almonds and foreigners, including a group of IMF Toa Payoh branch: 15 Lorong 8 Toa • 80g of melted Unsalted Butter delegates who filled five tables recently. Payoh, #01-01, Braddell Tech, S 319262, • 6 Egg Yolks When you go to Uncle Leong Seafood, 12pm-10pm (weekdays) & 2.30pm-11pm • 115g of Sugar make sure you order Uncle Leong’s famous (Weekends & Public Holidays) • 35g of Corn Flour Shimmering Sand Crab Delight, which Tel: 6554 3453; • 490g of Milk features succulent crabs drizzled with “Its inviting • 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Uncle Leong’s signature sauce, topped with Jurong East branch (opening soon): • 550g of Grapes a sprinkle of oats. Blk 262, Jurong East Street 24, #01-485, aroma alone Its inviting aroma alone already is S 600262, Tel: 6897 2881 Method mouth-watering. When you dig in, the already taste of fresh crab flesh complements the Crust wonderful combination of flavours, and • For the crust, mix all the crushed digestive is mouth- will definitely leave you longing for more. biscuits, ground almonds and melted unsalted If your appetite for seafood has not yet butter until combined, then press the crumb watering.” been satiated, consider ordering their mixture into a 9" tart pan. Crab Bee-Hoon, Guinness Pork Ribs and • Bake crust for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Spicy Signature Hor Fun. If the queue is anything to go by, their seafood offerings Pastry Cream will not leave you disappointed. • Whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and light, Uncle Leong Seafood will have a total of slowly whisk in the corn flour.  three branches of the restaurant. It will be • In a saucepan, bring milk just to a boil, and WEEKENDER CUT-OUT VOUCHER opening a new branch soon at Block 262, gradually add milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. • When all the milk has been incorporated, return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over GET medium heat, whisking constantly for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. • Transfer cream to a bowl, cover with cling wrap, $10 placing it directly on the surface of the cream. OFF Let cream cool. FOR FIRST $100 SPENT To Assemble • Whisk pastry cream until smooth, spread evenly @ UNCLE LEONG in the crust and arrange grapes on top of pastry cream. Press the grapes into the cream. • Chill for 2 hours. SEAFOOD • Just before serving, dust with confectioner's sugar. Terms & Conditions *Valid only from Monday to Friday *Not valid for Eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday *Payment by Cash Terms Corrigendum Only *$10 Off for only the First $100 Spent *Valid until 30 Aug 2013 *Valid only for PUNGGOL & TOA PAYOH Last week we published a coupon for Uncle Leong Seafood. Please note, it should correctly state: Get $10 Off for the FIRST $100 Spent Only. Ren Bakers, 121 Upper Paya Lebar Road, branches of Uncle Leong Seafood *Limited to ONE coupon per bill We apologise for any inconvenience and have a replacement coupon here. This coupon can only be used in the Punggol & Toa Payoh branches. Singapore 534836 APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2013 • WEEKENDER • 07

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For those who love a comforting Ddrink on a cold day, or perhaps at the end of a work day, Shelter in the Woods boasts a collection of 26 types of house-macerated rums, made from a base of La Mauny White Rum, from the exotic Caribbean island of Martinique. Macerated in large glass jars visible to patrons, some for over two months, the rums are flavoured with a variety of delicious fruit and spices, giving each its unique flavour and personality. The Shelter in the Woods Signature Rum is already fantastic. It is a mix of La Mauny Rum and Sugar cane syrup macerated in oak barrels, Orange & Lemon Peels, Tahitian Vanilla, Ginger, and Tonka Beans.

exotic Rum flavours Some of the fruit-based rums include Passion Fruit Chilli, Lime and Kaffir Leaf, Japanese Muskmelon, Red Berries, Lychee-Rose, Pear-Cinnamon, as well as Indonesian Mango. The more adventurous might like to try the gourmand rums such as Normandy – made from apples and calvados, Tagadas – made from Haribo strawberry candy, Suzette, a play on the flavours of the All the specialty rums dessert Crepe Suzette – made are lovingly macerated from Oranges, and Tonka by Restaurant Manager Maxime Larquier Beans and Grand Marnier, and Carambar – made from French caramel candy sticks. The Rotisserie There are also specialty with Suckling Pig Crispy Suckling Pig rums such as Green Tea and and other meats with Aromates Azuki Bean, Earl Grey and Honey, and Hibiscus. These unique rums are all carefully and lovingly macerated by Restaurant Manager, Maxime Larquier. The Passion Fruit Chilli and Nutella-Banana were my favourites, with the latter Seafood Pie with Passion Fruit making a nice dessert drink. Hake, Prawns and Chilli Rum Mussels in Chilli Crab Sauce come to the shelter With all the great food and drink, come to this refuge to rest your bones, nourish your body and have a lovely time catching up. Shelter in the Woods is open Monday to Thursday cassoulet – Cassoulet of duck You will be charmed and from 6pm to 10.30pm, on confit, lamb leg, pork belly and cajoled by French-Chinese Chef Friday from 6pm to 11pm, garlic sausage; and classic Beef Patron David Thien’s dishes, if not and on Saturdays and Bourguignon with bacon, button by sparkling conversation. Sundays from 11am to 2pm mushrooms and pearl onions. (lunch) and 6pm to 11pm The open-kitchen is an House-Macerated Rums (dinner). W Page 12 interesting sight, where juicy While the food at Shelter in the to be an and tempting items such as the Woods is undoubtedly wonderful Shelter in the Woods, Find out Rotisserie of Crispy Skin Suckling and fulfilling, the treasure of the 22 Greenwood Avenue, Pig marinated with “Aromates” house is definitely its unique Singapore 289219, what it takes entrepreneur are grilled to perfection. house-macerated rums. Tel: 6466 6225

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SIMPLY CUT OUT THE WHOLE COUPON AND Bring IT ALONG TO HAVE A great dining experience WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS    YUMMY RECIPES 1 FOR 1 Yummy Recipes is a restaurant that Main Course serves local and traditional Cantonese Situated in a serene park in the food. Northeast, Ah Dong Teh House is one of the first cha chan ting concept casual dining restaurants with a local twist. Savour curry chicken and butter kaya toast in a cosy setting, and wash the food down with a cup of yuan yang. It is AH DONG TEH HOUSE open daily for lunch, tea, and dinner, as 10%* Ah Dong Teh House, 10 well as supper during weekends. Treat off total bill Tebing Lane, #01/03-04, your loved ones to freshly prepared S 828836 Hong Kong and local food with great service at this restaurant. Yummy Recipes *Terms & Conditions: *Terms & Conditions: • Only valid on weekdays (Monday to • Valid for all main courses • Valid for dine-in only • Not applicable with other promotions and discounts • Only 1 coupon is to be 47 Kallang Pudding Road, redeemed per visit • The main course with the lowest cost will be the free one • Valid until end-July 2013 • Not valid on eve of, #01-08, Crescent @ Kallang, Friday) • Not available for set meal(s) and and on public holidays, and other special occasions • Original coupon must be presented prior to ordering. • All prices quoted promotion item(s) • Only valid for a la are in Singapore dollars (S$) and are subject to 10% service charge and 7% GST • Ah Dong Teh House reserves the right to S 349318, Tel: 6343 1818 carte food menu, no drinks change the terms and conditions without prior notice. PEONY JADE  Peony Jade has been catering to picky Early Bird YAM'S KITCHEN eaters and satisfying palates since its outlet FREE* Yam’s Kitchen serves authentic at Clarke Quay and the scenic Keppel Club local and Chinese food. opened in 2004 and 2008 respectively. Promo Soup of the With their distinctive style of making classic for Peony Jade’s Premium Day & Dessert Cantonese cuisine, they let the natural 100% Pure Mao Shan Wang Wild Oats @ Punggol Park is located flavours of the ingredients shine through Durian Cake! Order your cake without using artificial flavourings. It is no along Hougang Avenue 8. It serves local from 26 Apr to 5 May and enjoy and western food and is open every day wonder that their dishes – which include 25% off. Call 6338 0305 or WILD OATS @ $2* double boiled superior shark’s fin with from 4pm. The last order for mains is at only for 500g 6276 9138 to order PUNGGOL 10pm, and for drinks at midnight, from cabbage in superior stock, and Szechuan today. This offer fish dish camphor wood smoked duck - are Sunday to Thursday. The last order for is not valid with PARK drinks is at 1am on Friday and 2am on mouth-watering. *Terms & Conditions: ongoing credit card Wild Oats @ Punggol Park, Saturday. • Strictly for dine-in only • Only one voucher is allowed promotions and Hougang Avenue 8, per table • Valid from 2 to 31 May 2013 • Minimum (Monday to Thursday Dinner) Yam’s Kitchen, 1 Pasir spending of $30 to qualify • Not applicable for beverage, Peony Jade: Bukit Chermin Road, further discounts. Tel: 6858 2087 towel and rice • Not valid on Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Order a Meatball Tomato Spaghetti or Ris Close, #04-101, E! Hub Keppel Club, Singapore 109918, Carbonara Linguini with Bacon and get Day • Price subject to 7% GST. No service charge • Not Downtown East, S 519599; applicable for “Local Favourites” dishes order • Valid from Tel: 6276 9138; Blk 3A, #02-02, Clarke Quay, *Terms and Conditions apply. *Terms & Conditions: a soup of the day and dessert of the day Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays • Not valid in Singapore 129020, Tel: 6338 0305 Please call the restaurant for more details. • Valid until 31 May 2013 • For Mon to Thu dinner only free, upon presenting of coupon. Tel: 6584 5884 conjunction with other promotions, discounts or set menu

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F Here are some stirrings in the fashion world Statement this week that you would need, love and want to know about

Aimer only lah! Chinese lingerie brand Aimer has launched its Spring/Summer 2013 Self-proclaimed ‘bo-chup’ local collection, Beauty of Contours. A simple entrepreneurs Statement print colloquial four series line, Simple, Exquisite, Sexy Singaporean phrases on t-shirts. and Elegant will suit every need. They have also launched their 20th Anniversary Special Who says Singaporeans can’t take a joke? lingerie set – The Dazzling Eternity Collection, exclusive to the Sexy series. Sensual elegance with Swiss-embroidered By Cheryl Chia process, we get to meet the people “Statement lace and petals on flexible fabrics make it who choose the t-shirts and they both comfortable and stylish. The series are always interesting,” says initially will be available from May 23 at VivoCity, ingapore has gotten a bad Desmond. rap for being stiff, rigid and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and “Some buyers we get are usually started off Takashimaya Departmental Store. unfunny, but with recent Singaporeans abroad or about Sappearances of satirical to go abroad; people buying for as doodles in programmes and comedy clubs their overseas pals or exchange taking off, there is no reason why students,” he adds. a notebook.” locally-made clothing shouldn’t They have also started a join in the fray. campaign with their customers Statement, by young posting images of themselves entrepreneurs Visakan in Statement’s t-shirts around U2niqlo 3 Veerasamy and Desmond Chua, Giorgio the world. Thus far they’ve had Ladurée is not initially started off as just doodles Armani people wear “a piece of home” in only opening in a notebook. Glasses Australia, the USA and even in the a store on our Visakan, better known as Frames ancient city of Pompeii in Italy. shores, they Visa, says, “Originally, it started of Life, a Visa also says that the t-shirts also have out with me scribbling random campaign usually act as an ice-breaker collaborated phrases in school and then years first launched in 2010, has when and if people ask them what with popular Japanese clothing later I found the exercise book. re-launched this year with it means. brand Uniqlo to create these Then, I put those phrases into a beautiful and romantic “It’s always fun to explain,” sweet-looking T-shirts. This MS Paint with a t-shirt template imagery. Depicting the timeless he says. things aren’t too mainstream. range features Ladurée artworks and uploaded it to Facebook. signature designs and revisiting Visa continues, “We aren’t Not saying they are hipsters, presented in pastel-coloured Desmond, who was a friend of a contemporary fashion with saying this idea has not been but they can appreciate the T-shirts decorated with macarons friend, saw it and sent me a long new materials and colours, thought of before, but we have humour in it.” W and confectioneries, as well as message saying how we could artisanal details and innovative kept the t-shirts classic and simple chic motifs of Parisian culture. make this work, and we did.” technological features, these for that juxtaposition of crass Visit www.statement.sg This special edition UT is an The pair – both of whom have glasses create a narrative and class. People who buy our to purchase a t-shirt. exclusive ladies collection priced day jobs in marketing and graphic of different frames of life. at $24.90. You are sure to have design – had ample help from the Visit www.framesoflife.com a joie de vivre. industry, such as from Eugene Tay for more information. of Less Than Positive, that showed them the ropes and convinced Audi Fashion Festival: them to try. Visa continues, “We’ve had an we can’t print) are emblazoned Fashion For a Cause amazing response since then. We across the front. They have since Audi Fashion Festival celebrates its 5th expected only our friends and also branched out into putting anniversary. The festival will also create family to buy the shirts but who common signages on their a platform to showcase up-and-coming knew our Facebook page would t-shirts, such as the “Danger Keep 4 photographers through Fashion for a Cause. shoot up to 800 likes. We’ve sold Out” signs commonly seen at In support of the Breast Cancer over 200 t-shirts since then.” construction sites. Foundation, the exhibition prints entitled The t-shirts are plain white “The most popular t-shirts are Moments in Style are on sale from $200 to and come in crew-neck cotton, definitely the Uh Uh Siol and $800. Tote bags and T-shirts are also on sale with printed standard black ******* [a Hokkien profanity]. at $20 each with 70 per cent of proceeds type. Popular local phrases We used to conduct our business going to the foundation. such as “Please Revert.”, “Uh Uh solely through Facebook and From Apr 25 to May 19 at the AFF Siol” and “Eh sia la” (plus a few print the t-shirts according to how Pop Up Gallery and May 15 to 19 at the more Hokkien-based acronyms many likes it gets. During that Tent @ Marina Promenade. HEALTH & BEAUTY Help for your cracked feet beauty snippets The long and the short of the beauty industry Cracked heels and damaged feet can cause for this week great discomfort but treating them correctly can improve symptoms quickly and effectively Ralph Lauren Big Pony Keep yourself smelling fresh all day with Ralph Lauren Big Pony’s new range of body By Cheryl Chia sprays and perfume mists for an all-over scent that suits every sensibility. Be it Our flip flop and open-toed 1 sports, seduction, adventure, shoe wearing nation might regret style, sensuality or its actions in a few years, after independence, this fragrance constant foot abuse. says it all. The price range Wearing sensible shoes that is from $29 to $39 and it provide support, usually heel is sold at all Ralph Lauren support, can help in preventing fragrance counters. that. However, some people are still more predisposed to the affliction due to dry skin. Mr Amit Saha, Group Technical Klair Manager of LaCorium Heath Klair’s summer International Pty Ltd, the products contain company behind Dermal Therapy scents like green (a range of products specifically tea and soothing targeted at cracked heels) says, 2components like 3Lierac “Cracked heels are caused by aloe vera. The Protect your insufficient moisture in the feet Illuminating skin from the and heels. The severe dryness Supple Blemish harsh rays of causes the skin to split open, Cream ($36.90) is the summer leaving fissures.” “Intensively Moisturising great for slapping sun with He adds, “Cracks that are not on imperfections Lierac’s sun treated can become deep and your feet daily is a sure before going out. care range. Lierac Sunific painful and, in more serious The lightweight SPF 50 + ($75) is a non- conditions, may become infected. formula gives whitening cream that Prolonged standing, dehydration, way to prevent and soothe a natural finish contains sun protection insufficient moisturising, hot with a healthy combined with anti-aging showers, wearing open shoes cracked feet.” complexion protection. This is great or flip flops, are just some of the while hiding all for all-round protection. imperfections. Lierac can be purchased at factors that can cause cracked appearance of my cracked heels At BHG and Robinsons and John Little, heels as well.” improved but did not disappear Superberry at as well as in selected stores. Moisturising your feet daily is completely. I might have to use Orchard Central. a sure way to prevent and soothe it a little longer,” she says. cracked feet. Wearing comfortable Dermal Therapy’s line of shoes that do not put unnecessary products includes lip, heel and pressure on any section of the hand balms and sticks, nail stores; the Peppermint Liese foot is also key. Human beings strengtheners and body washes. Intensive Foot Rescue is Keeping your hairstyle in place is not easy in humid were meant to walk barefooted, Ms Lee also tried the available at all The Body Shop Singapore. Liese Daily Enhance Styling Series is a with our body weight distributed Peppermint Intensive Foot Rescue stores; and the Manicure new styling aid that helps you achieve that hairdo in evenly on the feet. Wearing shoes ($24.90) from The Body Shop and Pedicure Mini Kit is available just five minutes. Their series promises to help you that are high heeled or too tight loved the tingly and cooling effect in Laline stores from May 13. 4 tame flyways, straighten waves and frizzes, create can also cause foot problems such of the peppermint, but found the bouncy curls and keep hair frizz free. Starting from as corns, calluses and bunions. Mr texture too oily. We also helped to $10.90, at Watsons. Saha recommends “footwear that try out the Dermal Therapy Heel fits properly, to give your feet and Magic ($15.50) and Laline Classic toes sufficient breathing room”. Foot Cream ($23.90 in a Manicure We’ve gotten a tester, Ms Agnes Pedicure Mini Kit). Lee, who suffers from cracked The latter was also absorbed Get heels to test out the products from quickly into the skin and left Dermal Therapy to see if they a smooth feel after use, whereas lived up to their promise of results the former felt like a deodorant Hello in three days. Agnes was pleased stick for the foot but keeps the with its results. hands free of the cream. The heel “The heel balm ($6.90) was non- products from Dermal Therapy Kitty greasy and was absorbed quickly are also diabetic friendly. Page into my heels, so I didn’t have to Dermal Therapy is available now TWO use a lot. After three days, the at major Watsons and Guardian YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED WITH FUN AND HAPPINESS APRIL 26 - may 2, 2013 • WEEKENDER • 09

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PART TWO A chance to learn S 20 ways to from one’s mistakes play at home You may know about the Yellow Ribbon Project that helps ex-offenders and promotes awareness of their needs but there Play is a need for kids. This is part two of our are social enterprises that help them directly story on 20 easy ways you can play with your kids at home By Cleon Ong

This game is good for younger What is a Social Enterprise? By June Yong children and infants. Put different A social enterprise, like any other materials of different textures into business, is set up to cater to an a bag and let your children reach unmet need, and to earn a profit. ou don’t need the latest their hands in to touch. Use words Nonetheless, other than simply gadgets. Here are more to describe each specific material, earning profit, a social enterprise play ideas: such as “soft”, “tickly”, and “furry”. has a social mission. Each social enterprise is unique Y in its own way, addressing the 11. Concoct a Potion: Use flour, 15. Name Hopscotch: Use crayon various needs of different groups water and food colouring. Try or chalk to draw boxes and write of people, as well as helping and mixing in shaving cream or other each letter of your child’s name Balcony to Enjoy It: I can’t think of empowering various groups of the gooey stuff lying in your house, in each box, starting with the first. a better way to enjoy a picnic than disadvantaged. Some even address just so you can see what happens. in the great outdoors. You can environmental issues. Put on a wizard’s hat, and pretend 16. Crayon Rocks: This was an also get everyone to close their Social enterprises are gradually you’re mixing a magic potion. accidental discovery. Fellow mum- eyes and make-believe they’re popping up all over Singapore. blogger Evelyn introduced crayon in a beautiful garden in a country Running a business while having 12. Pillow Fight! rocks to me. Besides being easy of your choice. you may have have heard members shun them which, apart a social cause – a social enterprise for little hands to handle, I found of the Yellow Ribbon Project from other challenges, takes is indeed the business of the future. 13. Read a Book and Enact It: that they were good for counting. 20. Make Goop: Mix 1/2 cup of that helps ex-offenders and a huge toll on their self-esteem. Although a social enterprise This was suggested by a reader You can also divide the colourful corn flour and 1/4 cup of water in promotes awareness of their To help its members, ISCOS helps the disadvantaged, it is on my recent post, We’re Going rocks into little groups like we do, a bowl, and add two to three drops needs and their cause. You has also set up companies such different from a charity. A charity sustains itself through donation, On A Bear Hunt [on the book to get a bit of math action. If you’d of food colouring. It’s like half might even have contributed as Mister Clean, to provide while a social enterprise is self- by Michael Rosen and Helen like to purchase some, you can get dough, half body paint. Let the something to them. employment opportunities for Oxenbury]. The best part is, any them from www.2littlesprouts.com kids play and make a mess just sustained, through its business However, they need a lot the ex-offenders. ISCOS also model. Some social enterprises good book can be inspiration before bath-time. more than that. Thankfully, works closely with companies, even empower and encourage their for dramatic play, and you can 17. Guess Paper Animals: Have There! I’ve tried my best to keep there are social enterprises like Power Pack Networking beneficiaries to sustain themselves. improvise any way you like you ever imagined clouds looking these ideas simple and either that help them directly. International and Bcreative Pro, Some social enterprises that you by using whatever materials like animals? Give your child costing nothing or next to nothing. Industrial & Services Co- to provide them with employment may have heard of might include or ‘obstacles’ you can find. Great different coloured pieces of paper Let your kids explore and use operative Society Ltd (ISCOS) or training opportunities. Eighteen Chefs and Joan Bowen. for building the imagination. and ask him or her to randomly their imagination. Let them try is a social enterprise that ISCOS also provides subsidies Here, at Weekender, we are also Or, do some craft work inspired tear them into different shapes. different ways to play, and take helps ex-offenders and their on courses such as Building and proud to be a social enterprise. by the book. For instance, after Guess what animal or object each their cue when they’re tired or families to re-enter society. Construction reading The Hungry Caterpillar piece looks like. You can further want to do something else. W With the mission “to promote Supervisor [by Eric Carle], you can do build on this by turning it into self-esteem and economic Safety Course a simple caterpillar craft. a craft session – add on different From mamawearpapashirt.com independence in ex-offenders and Class 4 parts of the animal’s body onto while guiding them towards Driving License, 14. Peek-a-Boo Sensory Play: it using crayons or whatever you good citizenship and good among others. have at home. Mamawearpapashirt value systems”, ISCOS extends These help ex- June has two little blessings: a hand to them, helping them offenders attain 18. Puppet Play: Vera, a bubbly four-year-old in practical ways so that they skills so that Puppets are fun and Javier, a curious two-year- can rebuild their lives. they can find props to have around old. Mamawearpapashirt was ISCOS provides various employment. the home. 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Singapore Nibbles at Naumi Liora staycation Our regular travel blogger is back after restaurants such as Keong Saik Snacks, Ember and Esquina. a break. This time, he shows us a great option The street also comes alive at for a staycation in our own ‘backyard’, night when speakeasies such as The Library open their doors to yet with all the comforts we crave those in the know of the week’s Interior of the password. For those on a tighter Liora Porch room By Albino Christopher Chua budget, well-known Tong Ah Eating House is across the street. ingapore’s Chinatown has newly-opened Naumi Liora Hotel. a different experience. Due to the of Porch rooms with adjoining This is definitely one of the come a long way over the Fully aware of the shophouse setting and layout, the gardens. With a table and lounge best places to stay in the past couple of years. What neighbourhood it is in, the Naumi room lacked the big hotel vibe, chairs, the terrace is perfect for Chinatown area. W once were dilapidated Liora tries its very best to ensure which was a welcome departure. those looking to unwind outdoors S From my room, there was also wanderme.wordpress.com shophouses and ‘mom and pop’ guests are clued in on the fact with tea or eateries have given way to semi- that they are in Singapore’s “It” a great view of the neighbouring coffee brewed artsy shops. neighbourhood. This is evident shophouses and the buzzing from the A classic case is the burgeoning even from the hotel’s shophouse street-level activity down array found Keong Saik Road, which mixes façade which appears especially below through the French- in-room. Old World charm with effortless stunning at night when it is lit. style windows. The overarching Luxurious cool, with its row of boutique The lobby doesn’t disappoint, ambience was a mixture of both rooms and hotels standing side by side and it exudes a personality that’s the old and the new. a wide range age-old coffee shops. I had fitting for a boutique hotel. Snacks Amid the modernist interiors, of amenities the opportunity to stay in this are available and replenished all the creature comforts that are key to neighbourhood, thanks to the round-the-clock, perfect for those one would expect to find were a satisfying late night hunger pangs. in the room, including branded stay but it’s One weekend, I had the toiletries from C.O. Bigelow, cable incomplete opportunity to have Naumi Liora TV with dozens of channels as without the SEE Cover Page as my base on an exploration well as free Wi-Fi. Add to that ideal location. Check out these tour of the neighbourhood. I was some extra amenities such as Naumi Liora hosted in one of the bright and a coffeemaker, and it makes for scores two charming Liora Heritage rooms. an ideal staycation in Singapore. thumbs up Entering for the first time, For those looking for extra for this, as it’s must-haves I had a sense that I was in for space, the hotel also has its brand next door to YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED WITH FUN AND HAPPINESS APRIL 26 - may 2, 2013 • WEEKENDER • 11

For a pdf copy of Weekender visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp TRAVELATIO Travel in style: Travel tips from British Airways N A trip always starts with booking a flight. However, not many know how to travel in style. Here are some tips from British Airways’ ambassador, Helena Flynn

By Helena Flynn Often when I travel, I avoid eating in-flight and prefer to maximise my sleeping time as I tend to be heading straight to a meeting when I land. On board, I rarely drink alcohol and mostly sip on peppermint tea. Have you ever wondered how the flight attendants always look refreshed even after a long-haul flight? This is due to them moving around and not lying in one position for hours. I recommend that you should try to move around, stretch out and have a look at our on-board wellbeing tips video on the in-flight entertainment system.

On arrival or in transit All British Airways flights from Singapore to London now arrive at Terminal 5, the airline’s exclusive state-of-the-art home at London Heathrow. If you feel like spoiling yourself, Terminal 5, London Heathrow, has a great selection of shops, including Harrods, which has an amazing selection of bikinis, wraps, sun hats and beach bags all year round. Wishing you all a glamorous trip, wherever you are headed. - Helena Flynn, British Airways Ambassador

Other tips from British Airways You can download the British Airways’ smartphone app by visiting www. ba2go.com on your mobile phone, so that you can select seats and check in for flights on the go. You can also reserve your seats online for free 24 hours before you fly through the smartphone app, or at www.ba.com Arrive early at the airport prior to your flight, especially when flying from London Heathrow Terminal 5, where you can enjoy duty free shopping at its best. After a long-haul flight, you can consider using British Airways lounge facilities to freshen up. These facilities are available for Club World and First customers. “I recommend www.ba.com you bring

Helena Flynn, BA Ambassador Elizabeth Hurley your own is another regular For those who start panicking about what to pack or wear, here are BA passenger pyjamas so my tips for travelling in style to guarantee that you look and feel your best, no matter how long your journey may be. that you can In the Air fully relax. As the air is dry when you fly, a good moisturiser is crucial. I always use Crème de la Mer face cream, which can be bought at Heathrow Terminal You may get 5 or in flight. It is a luxury but tends to last for about four months, so it is a good investment. Pile it on the night before you fly, and if you can avoid wearing make- some funny up on the day of travel, even better. If not, keep it light and avoid long- David and Victoria looks, but Beckham are two of the lasting lipsticks, which are drying. Once on board, I remove my make-up most stylish travellers with facial wipes and drink lots of water to stay hydrated. I also take my Evian water mist spray on board and spray my face throughout the it’s important flight to keep my skin soft. British Airways Flight Promotion If you are lucky enough to be in our First cabin, you will be given to be London $1,328 (Travel 1 May to 30 Jun 2013), Sydney $688 (Travel comfortable pyjamas and slippers. In our other cabins, I recommend 24 Apr to 31 Jul 2013). Offer ends 30 Apr 2013. you bring your own pyjamas so that you can fully relax. You may comfortable.” get some funny looks, but it’s important to be comfortable. I change * Terms and conditions apply. immediately after boarding. 12 • WEEKENDER • APRIL 26 - may 2, 2013 YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED with FUN AND HAPPINESS

For a pdf copy of Weekender PECIAL FEATURE visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp S Sir Richard Branson National Achievers Congress for

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Gerry Robert, bestselling author, mentor, international speaker Gerry Robert brought himself from out of poverty to earning over $1 million in a single year. Now he’s a mentor to some of the highest-income earners in numerous industries. He is a bestselling author, columnist, speaker and consultant operating throughout North America and Asia. He has written several bestselling books including The Millionaire Mindset: How Ordinary People Can Create Extraordinary Income. Gerry will show you his unconventional and innovative ideas that will help you differentiate yourself in the crowded, noisy, marketing marketplace.

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Les Brown, world's leading motivational speaker Les Brown is one of the world’s most renowned and highly sought after motivational speakers. In elementary school, Les was mistakenly declared “educably mentally retarded”. However, his tenacity and belief in his ability unleashed a course of amazing achievements from sanitation worker to broadcast station manager to state representative in Ohio. His life and message, that with proper guidance and training anyone can begin achieving the things they desire now, is a true testament to that belief. Les will stoke your hunger to seek out business deals and investment opportunities that are just waiting to be found, instead of passively watching them pass you by.

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