A January Sneak Peek Of Chingay Parade 2016 At The Pedestrian Night On Orchard Road

Hi Huneybees,

This is my first blog post of 2016 and I really hope that all my Huneybees have had a great start to the new year as much as I did!

Kicking start to 2016, as the first major event on the new calendar year, was the return of the Orchard Road Pedestrian Night on 2nd January 2016.
 

The spill over effect of the last long weekend of 2015 coupled with Chinese Lunar New Year of Monkey,  which was just slightly more than a month away, created an ideal catalyst to turn on many families' BBB (Buy-Buy-Buy) mode.

To capitalize on this double festive mood of Post-Christmas and Pre-CNY (Chinese New Year), Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) tailored this January's theme around the major National festival with a local flavor by introducing Chingay 2016 Meet-and-Greet.

This was certainly a great opportunity for the public to have a first glimpse of this year Chingay Parade, which was themed "Lights of Legacy, Brighter Singapore" 《智慧灯海，璀璨新加坡》 to mark the first years of Singapore's next 50.

Obviously this also presented a golden opportunity for the public to have pictures taken with the performers who were beautifully dressed as per the actual parade happening on 19th & 20th February.

Other activities happened at the Pedestrian Night on the famous shopping belt of Singapore, which was closed partially off vehicular traffic between 6pm and 11pm that evening, included:

• Samsung Gear VR Experience
• Stage performances presented by HAG featuring local drummer Brandon Khoo, acapella group MICapella, winners of the 16th Asia Pacific Dance Competition, Max and Chloe of Skin and Bones and the popular speed-painter Vilas Naik from India.

Energetic performance by local drummer Brandon Khoo really got the crowd warmed up for the evening

Despite the great festive atmosphere, I did have the strange feeling walking down Orchard Road underneath the Christmas Street Lighting with most, if not all, facade of Shopping Malls already transformed and decorated in stunning red and gold CNY theme. Guess this was an fine example of how super efficient Singapore really is in terms of getting things done!

Have a GREAT 2016!

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[Get The Look] 3 Simple Ways To Glitterize Your Countdown To 2016

Hi Huneybees,

It's crunch time with just a few more hours, we are saying 'HI' to 2016. If you're planning to party the last night of 2015 into the morning of 2016, here's a few suggestions on how you can work abit of the blitz and glitz, as you celebrate!

Champagne and good food are not to be missed, but to be the center of attention, you might need some sparkle and glitter, so you can shine under the moonlight. But with only a few hours to spare, is there enough time? Well, I have 3 simple suggestions that might just help! (And you don't even need to trouble Fairy Godmother!)

1) Rubi Sparkles

For under $30, I got this pair of silver glitter lips shoes to go with my already sparkly tube dress. There are a few other designs to choose from, but these comfy flats can let you dance the night away in comfort, whilst stealing the show on the dance floor!

You can also pair with a few more bling bling accessories and I intend to pull my hair back in this diamonte hairband too, so that I won't be all sweaty and hair everywhere... :)

2) Glitter Nail Art

Simple as ABC, just have a dark base colour nail and pile on those glitter nail polish to give your fingers the attention. You can mix and match a few different colours and shapes of glitter for a gradient feel.

What I have here is DIY gel nails which you can easily purchase the whole set from Etude House, get your nails done within 30 minutes and you are set to have those lasting gorgeous nails! You can also add a few rhinestone to give it the extra bling! :)

3) Bling Makeup

This might need to take just a little bit more time, but adding glitter and sparkles to your makeup can already add to that festive feel. You can choose to have glittery lipgloss on your lips, or glittery eyeliner for just that tinge of shine...

Or go crazy with glittery falsies and stick on some rhinestones around the eye area with eyelash glue! You might just mesmerize that one guy you have been "crushing" on. But just one note, opt only for 1 feature on your face to glitterize, you don't want to be having a disco ball head, unless that's what you are intending to dress up for? =X

So, that's my few ways to glamify your whole look as you countdown on New Year's Eve. What's your plan for night? I'll just be chillaxing and enjoying some good music down at Siloso Beach Party, come say hi if you are there too! =D

Here's wishing ya all, my darling Huneybees, 

all the best in 2016 and keep supporting Huney'Z World! 

Muahz!!!

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Countdown To A Healthier New Year With MAGNOLIA

Hi Huneybees,

GOOD MORNING!!!  

As we countdown to the New Year 2016 also means it's time for new changes and new looks. F&N's MAGNOLIA has given their fresh milk packaging a brand new look with the best intentions for their fans to kick start a healthier and active lifestyle.

The new packaging breathes of a fresher and cleaner modern look, with the important details easily visible with a glance. You can also appreciate the refreshed design of the side panel, complete with tips on how to drink milk at its freshest and to get the best out of it; and though there is a new look, the taste of the milk remains unchanged and still as tasty and creamy as ever.

Milk is my must-have drink every morning and to consume the nutritional value at its highest to support out heart and bone health, it has to be consumed fresh and enjoyed within 3 days of opening as recommended by Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore (http://www.AVA. gov.sg/explore-by-sections/food/food-safety-quality/good-food-safety-practices).

Don't be deceived by the use-by date on the milk cartons as this is just an indication as to when the milk will remain fresh and safe for consumption when it is UNOPENED. But once it is opened, this date is no longer valid as the milk gets exposed to bacteria and loses its quality and freshness rapidly. That's why the one-litre milk pack is recommended as the two-litre milk pack might just be making us keeping the milk for more days and risk exposure to contamination!

There are also many other ways and tips to keeping and consuming milk fresh. You preserve the cold chain from the time the milk leaves the production facility to the stores and then to the home, by picking the milk last when grocery shopping and upon reaching home, refrigerate the milk right away between 2°C to 4°C.

As this is a very important information and habit to have, MAGNOLIA will be having the 'Drink Milk Fresh' campaign to help their consumers appreciate the importance of handling fresh milk safely.

Along with this campaign, you guys can collect these 4 stylish glasses at participating supermarkets and outlets. From 1 January 2016, with every purchase of 2 one-litre packs of MAGNOLIA Fresh Milk, you can collect 1 of these glasses, whilst stocks last.

You can also head on over to their 'Start Fresh, Finish Fresh' Roadshows to exchange any empty 2-litre milk bottles for a free MAGNOLIA 1-litre milk! There's gona be a series of fun activities and quizzes at the roadshows and don't forget to get this limited edition 'Start Fresh. Finish Fresh' Glass too!

It is an exclusive design that will only be available at the roadshows with every purchase of 2 one-litre MAGNOLIA milk packs.

But if you could not make it to the roadshows, lookout for the MAGNOLIA Roving Truck in your neighbourhood! Simply bring an empty two-litre milk bottle with the label still intact to the Roving Truck to redeem a one-litre pack of MAGNOLIA Fresh Milk.

Here are the details to the Roadshows and Roving Truck timings...
In-Store Roadshows (from 11 am)
02 Jan 
FairPrice Xtra NEX
Giant Tampines
Sheng Siong Yishun 845
Sheng Siong Woodlands 6A

09 Jan
FairPrice Xtra AMK Hub (B2)
FairPrice Xtra Jurong Point (New Extension)
FairPrice Sun Plaza
Giant IMM

16 Jan
FairPrice Bedok North Blk 212
FairPrice Bukit Merah Central
Cold Storage Causeway Point

23 Jan
FairPrice Kang Kar Mall

* Exchanges can only be made at MAGNOLIA in-store roadshows and roving milk truck locations listed above. 

* Limited to first 300 customers per in-store roadshow location and the first 100 per roving milk truck location, and to one (1) exchange per customer per day.

* While stocks last.

* Exchange is applicable for any brand or variant of 2L milk, with milk label intact on the bottle.

Roving Milk Truck Locations

09 Jan

Block 454 Clementi Avenue 3 (9 am - 10 am)

Block 609 Clementi West Street 1 (10:30 am - 11:30 am)

Block 717 Clementi West Street 2 (12 pm - 1 pm)

16 Jan

Block 203 Yishun Street 21 (9 am - 10 am)

Block 701 Yishun Avenue 5 (10:30 am - 11:30 am)

Block 935 Yishun Central 1 (12 pm - 1 pm)

23 Jan

Block 256 Serangoon Central Drive (9 am - 10 am)

Block 276 Compassvale Link (10:30 am - 11:30 am)

Block 435 Fernvale Road (12 pm - 1 pm)

* Only valid at in-store roadshow locations

* While stocks last

* Other terms and conditions apply

MAGNOLIA is retailing at all supermarkets, hypermarkets and participating retail outlets. Do note that even their MAGNOLIA Plus Range has also gone through the "beauty-up" and for more details, go to www.magnolia.com.sg or stay updated on MAGNOLIA happenings at www.facebook.com/MAGNOLIASG.

CHEERS TO A HEALTHIER 2016!!!!

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[Updated] 10 Christmas Songs to Update Your 2015 Christmas Playlist

Hi Huneybees,

I've been busy planning for our Christmas party and the search for songs to update my Christmas playlist was quite a toil. This year, the songs seem be to little and coming a little late (launching just a month before Christmas) and everyone seem to be jumping on the collaboration wagon with popular shopping brands!

So, here are some of those that I've found to save you the trouble and be updated with the latest 2015 Christmas songs to sing-a-long with friends and families. Hope you'll enjoy them too!


Katy Perry - Every Day Is A Holiday

Already playing in every H&amap;M store, this #HappyandMerry Campaign video is about being merry, this green toned magical fairy is bringing cheer to this festive season and have fun everyday "when you're the reason to celebrate"!


Jessie J - The Man With The Bag
The largest drugstore in UK definitely is here to celebrate Christmas with their galore of products to doll you up and be ever ready for every party! Who else to rope in but the amazing UK voice - Jessie J to sing their ad song?!

John Legend - Under The Stars

What sounds does the stars make? That's you have to give it to John Legend and Stella Artois for this amazing collaborative holiday single created for Stella Artois' "Give Beautifully" campaign. The R&B mastermind has created a warm winter ballad with soft drums and his signature, powerful piano chords, to give a gift, a song that’s inspired by the stars. 



But other than heavy branding, we also have a sultry number from down under's sweetie - Kylie Minogue with "Every Day's Like Christmas", or get into all the sweetness with Carly Rae Jepsen's "Last Christmas" or chill, let your hair down with Ariana Grande's "Winter Time".



Not forgetting this husky male number from Steve Grand with his "All I Want for Christmas Is You", feel the snow falling on your face as we enjoy The Best New Artist GRAMMY nominee - Tori Kelly's smokey acappella performance of "Silent Night" atop of Capitol Records HQ in California.


And not forgetting to round the 9th and 10th songs with a merry mashup by Train with "Merry Christmas Everybody" as well as a major group collaborative going under the name - Band of Merrymakers, featuring your favorite pop-rock acts like Neon Trees, Christina Perri, Fitz and The Tantrums, Natasha Bedingfield, The Mowglis, Mark McGrath, Kevin Griffin (of Better Than Ezra), Charles Kelley (Lady Antebellum), Nick Hexum (311), etc with "Snow Snow Snow". The more the merrier eh?


Just a few more hours till Christmas and are you all set for it? I'm heading back to my party planning. MERRY CHRISTMAS My Huneybees! :)

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MAGNOLIA Unveils New Design For Their Fresh Milk

Hi Huneybees,

For 78 years, MAGNOLIA has nurtured generations with its delicious, wholesome dairy goodness. Now, the same goodness and great taste of MAGNOLIA comes in a refreshed, new packaging design to echo its commitment as the frontrunner in product innovation. As we move on and step into a new era, MAGNOLIA remains steadfast in its offering of quality and the excellence it is trusted for.

While MAGNOLIA Fresh Milk retains its iconic yellow hue, MAGNOLIA Lo-Fat Hi-Cal Milk now dons a blue packaging. The new design projects a clean, modern look while helping consumers easily identify the healthful benefits each pack of MAGNOLIA offers. At the side panel, you can also find tips on how to drink milk at its freshest and to get the best out of it.

As a leading brand and in keeping with F&N’s promise of pure enjoyment, pure goodness, MAGNOLIA continues to pass on the importance of making good nutrition the foundation of a healthy and happy life and with this brand new, modern look of MAGNOLIA comes the launch of a new MAGNOLIA Plus Range that comprises the ever-popular MAGNOLIA Omega Plus Lo-Fat Hi-Cal Milk, MAGNOLIA Omega Plus Chocolate Flavoured Lo-Fat Hi-Cal Milk and MAGNOLIA Oats Plus Lo-Fat Hi-Cal Milk, all in brand new look.

The MAGNOLIA Plus range offers wholesome dairy goodness with added benefits to answer to the nutritional needs of the whole family. MAGNOLIA Fresh Milk is the only pasteurised milk with oats and DHA Omega-3 in Singapore.

Incorporating DHA Omega-3 in your diet is also now made easy with MAGNOLIA Omega Plus Lo-Fat Hi-Cal Milk. An essential fatty acid, DHA Omega-3 consumption promotes good cardiovascular vigour and support eyes and brain health in adults and children.

MAGNOLIA Omega Plus Chocolate Flavoured Lo-Fat Hi-Cal Milk adds rich cocoa goodness, a delight to both adults and kids alike; whilst for a hale and hearty heart, savour the goodness of oats in milk with MAGNOLIA Oats Plus Lo-Fat Hi-Cal Milk. Nutty and creamy, this variant is perfect to keep you going all day and offers a delicious health-giving beverage for the young and old to enjoy.

Quaker Oatmeal Cookies Redemption and MAGNOLIA Roadshows
To celebrate the launch of MAGNOLIA Plus range in November, consumers can redeem one pack of Quaker Oatmeal Cookies (worth $1.75 each) with every purchase of two 1-litre packs of MAGNOLIA milk. Consumers can also join us at MAGNOLIA roadshows on the following dates and at these venues from 11am to 7pm:

MAGNOLIA retails at all supermarkets, hypermarkets and participating retail outlets. Visit www.magnolia.com.sg for more details on the full range of wholesome dairy goodness from
MAGNOLIA. Join in the conversations at www.facebook.com/MagnoliaSG .

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