What’s new? We bring you news of a new indoor playground where kids can feed ponies, jump into ball pits and even go guppy ‘fishing’; the Minion-themed exhibition A Minion’s Perspective finally opens; there’s a new tufting club on the scene (don’t miss our promo code for 15% off); we are lusting after the summery wear at Lady Sel Boutique; XCL World Academy (XWA) school tours open; Uglyfood offers groceries on clearance and Think Academy International has some new Sept holiday Math classes to sign up for!

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You can now sleep right inside Gardens by the Bay when you stay at the Garden Pod, a new pop-up concept by The Shipping Container Hotel where shipping containers are repurposed into sustainable hotels and co-living spaces in unique locations in Singapore and abroad! Garden Pod is located within Serene Garden, set against a panoramic view of the city skyline of downtown Marina Bay. The distinctive pinwheel layout of the hotel allows bedrooms to enjoy elevated views of the surrounding gardens through sliding glass doors plus there’s a semi-sheltered outdoor deck for guests’ activities. Each duplex suite starts at $600 per night and comprises 70 sqm of space over two levels, with a living room with TV, 1 king bed and 1 Murphy queen bed (so good for a family of 4 we reckon), ensuite bathroom, kitchen with hob, indoor dining, private outdoor patio with dining area, and WIFI. Garden Pod at Gardens by the Bay, www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/gardenpod

A Minion’s Perspective Experience at Resorts World Sentosa opens on 3 September! This international touring exhibition is based on the world’s most successful animated film franchise, Illumination’s Despicable Me and Minions. ⁠There will be eight thematic zones, with lots of hands-on activities plus life-sized characters such as the infamous The Vicious 6, Gru and Dr. Nefario, the adorable Girls, and of course, the Minions. ⁠The kids will be excited about the fart gun test (of course) in Gru’s Lab, trying on immersive goggles, designing their own Minion and taking photos with their favourite characters. There will even be the chance to learn to dance like Balthazar Bratt.⁠ Click here for tickets from $25 ⁠

A Minion’s Perspective Experience, 3 Sept – 2 Jan 2023⁠, 10am – 7pm, Resorts World Sentosa 

Scoot and The Pokémon Company launch the first Pokémon-themed livery and inflight experience – Pikachu Jet TR! Passengers can book a trip between Singapore, Tokyo and Seoul from 9 September 2022, with flights departing bi-monthly from Changi Airport, Terminal 1. The fare prices for one-way tickets start from $333 for a trip to Tokyo and $231 for a trip to Seoul (inclusive of taxes). Passengers can purchase exclusive Pokémon merchandise along with specially curated Japanese inflight meals. As part of its exterior design, the aeroplane features Pokémon-related imagery specifically custom-made for Singapore.

Think beach style is only for poolside longing or Bali hols? Think again! Lady Sel Boutique is all about versatile designs that can be styled and worn when and how you want! Inspired by beach destinations, exotic prints and colours, Lady Sel Boutique is an inclusive beach concept brand for any age group and gender. Think fun and vibrant clothing, accessories, tote bags and ‘beachy’ home decor from cushion cover designs to personally handmade lampshades. Transform day wear to smart casual wear with the clever addition of their accessories from handmade headbands, to earrings and mini purse beauties. Whether you are looking for flowy casual pieces, kaftans, or dresses that are all about that holiday feeling – we love the Lady Sel Boutique tagline ‘Everyone deserves a little piece of paradise!’

Lady Sel Boutique,www.ladyselboutique.com

Impressions Kids Club the indoor playground with multi-experiences is now open at Horsecity. The Kids Club Playzone features three main areas including an indoor playground with tube slides, a trampoline, obstacle courses, swings and a ball pit! There’s also a nature playzone with a herb and veggie garden and every month there’s a special event where kids can harvest, cut, and feed carrots to the ponies at the private stables! That’s not all, there’s also a sand playzone, a mini pond for “kampong fishing” and a Kids Club Experience Zone with a petite spa room, and game room with foosball, air hockey, billiards, and table tennis! Entry to Impressions Kids Club includes a monthly activity in one of four themes: Creative, Concoction, Experiments or Discovery. Busy parents, you’ll be glad to know there’s a drop-off option with childminding services too! Entry starts from $25 for 1 hour for non-members and do note non-slip socks are required.

Impressions Kids Club Bukit Timah, 100 Turf Club Rd, www.impressionskidsclub.com

Jurong Bird Park closes on 3 January 2023, as preparations begin to move to a brand-new home in Bird Paradise at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. From 3 September 2022 till 3 January 2023, head on over for A Flight To Remember to celebrate Jurong Bird Park’s legacy and rich heritage. Explore Jurong Bird Park on a staff-curated trail and also look forward to the launch of a Nostalgic Signature Tour in November, where seasoned guides take you through the park’s storied history. Bookings for the tour will open on 19 October 2022. Also launching in November is a nostalgic dining experience with traditional pushcarts selling local hawker fare and carnival activities to raise the festive spirit. We are sad to see this bird park with the famous waterfall and free flying birds go, but excited to see what the next chapter brings!

Jurong Bird Park, www.mandai.com

Love arts and crafts? Have you ever tried tufting (the art of making your own unique rug)? Everytuft is a tuft studio that was started by a pair of friends who quit their jobs in pursuit of their dream and shared love of crafts! Tufting workshops at Everytuft are more than just lessons in tufting – they provide a community and space for those with the same passion for art and crafts to share their knowledge and tips on tufting. Tufting workshops are based on themes and purpose. If you are a newbie, start with the 1 and half hour workshop. There’s even a tufting workshop for kids with the Tiny Tuftie session for kids aged 10 and below!

Sassy Mamas get 15% off for the month of September and October using code TUFTSASSY.

XCL World Academy (XWA) offers a rigorous and balanced education for students aged 2 to 18, from Nursery through to the full International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. This school strongly believes in future-proofing your child by empowering them to go on a self-directed journey to become skilled and empathetic young individuals with the skill and knowledge to be ready for the jobs of tomorrow. XWA is proud of its world-class curriculum, highly experienced teachers, its close-knit community with small class sizes and attentive pastoral care. Interested to learn more? Book an upcoming school tour to meet and chat with members of staff, and see teaching and learning in action. Sign up now: 28th September, 10am (Physical tour) or 19th October, 10am (Virtual tour).

XCL World Academy, 2 Yishun Street 42, Singapore 768039, [email protected] , Tel: (+65) 6871 8835, www.xwa.edu.sg

Have you heard of Uglyfood? They have a mission to eliminate food waste and revamp the food ecosystem in Singapore. They do this by selling groceries – vegetables, fruits and other items online. These items are either excess or ‘ugly produce’. You can save a few dollars by buying the Clearance/Flash Sales items and help save excess food that is perfectly edible. Certain products are only available for a limited time but we have spotted 4 x Peroni Nastro Azzuro at $12 (UP $25), bottles of Peroni Leggera at $1.95 (UP $5), AUS Angus Grass Beef at $4.90 (UP $10.90) plus cheap veggies and fruits and more!

Get 10% off your first order now! www.store.uglyfood.com.sg

Think Academy Singapore, part of the NYSE-listed TAL Education Group, is all about instilling the joy of learning Mathematics! Award-winning and experienced teachers from top universities teach interactive online and offline classes to children aged 5-12 years old. Kids learn essential Math concepts and develop application skills essential for MOE Primary Schools and International Schools. This September holiday, look out for an array of courses from Calculation Bootcamp (Primary 1), to Model Drawing (Primary 2), and Math Competition Selection test (P1-6). Math is made fun with interactive teaching methods to encourage participation. Children will get the opportunity to collect badges, crowns and coins, which can be used to redeem exclusive gifts from the gift shop. Book a complimentary evaluation of your 5-year-old’s mathematical ability to assess their school-readiness level.

Sign up here to redeem a complimentary Primary 1 Calculation Bootcamp (U.P.$70) or Primary 2 Model Drawing Short Term Course (U.P.$105) using codes SASSYTAP1 and SASSYTAP2. Limited to first 20 readers only!

Think Academy Singapore, Tel: (+65 82853984), www.thinkacademy.sg

Universal Studios Singapore’s daytime Halloween event, Trick or Thrills, returns from 7 September to 6 November 2022 offering families a fun non-scary Halloween experience complete with a chance to come dressed in your Halloween best, take part in trick or treating, meet and greets and so much more! Meet Illumination’s Minion Monsters and Gru’s Girls, as well as stars from DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar, and join all-new characters like the Sweet & Sour Squad in an exciting park-wide procession (don’t miss out on collecting their sweet creations)! Remember to come in your Halloween gear as the best costumes stand a chance to win attractive prizes. The daytime Halloween activities are included with regular admission to Universal Studios Singapore. Families can opt for the Fun Frights Family Package at $268, which includes admission for two adults and one child, Halloween Set Meals and retail vouchers.

Trick or Thrills, 7 Sept to 6 Nov 2022, Universal Studios Singapore www.rwsentosa.com/trickorthrills

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