Come Celebrate Earth Day 2014 With Vivocity, HarbourFront Centre and ARC

Hi Huneybees,

In the heart of showing love and appreciation to the place we call home, VivoCity, HarbourFront Centre and Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC) will usher in a 6 day campaign from 22 to 27 April 2014, to commemorate Earth Day 2014. 

This event will kick-start to a series of energy saving initiatives, in a bid to raise greater awareness amongst shoppers to do their part for sustainable living. As part of this year’s efforts, VivoCity has collaborated with LaSalle College of the Arts to showcase unique furniture pieces made from 3,000 recycled drinking bottles, sponsored by Public Utilities Board (PUB). The decorative showcase will be displayed at VivoCity’s South Avenue from 22 to 27 April 2014.

Creative Mall, Centre and Tenant Initiatives

On Earth Day, 22 April, VivoCity and ARC will conserve energy without compromising the comfort or shopping experience of visitors by increasing the air-conditioning by one degree, while HarbourFront Centre will do the same by half to one degree. In addition, VivoCity will also turn off the water feature at The Plaza for a day.

NETS FlashPay Roadshow

Shoppers are encouraged to purchase customized NETS FlashPay cards with Earth Day messages, or exchange their existing EZ-Link for an Earth Day NETS FlashPay card. NETS FlashPay will be having a roadshow at the various locations.

•          Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC) – 22 to 24 April 2014
•          HarbourFront Centre and VivoCity  –  25 to 27 April 2014

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[Contest] Say “Je t’aime maman” With Délifrance’s Delectable Mother’s Day Cakes

Hi Huneybees,

Délifrance sure did an interesting job leading up to Mother's Day to launch their delightful Délifrance cake designed specially for the most important woman in our life - Mummy Dearest!

For a change, Daddy bloggers were invited to Délifrance at ARC (Alexandra Retail Centre) to spend a day with their kids to make a gift for Mummy, letting Mummy get a day off whilst they prepare a little gift for her.

But first things first, let me introduce the 4 specially created cakes for Mother's Day. "Gift Of Love", "Garden Of Love" as well as the "Blossom of Love" that comes in 2 flavours.

"Blossom Of Love" is a surprising flower pot cake. For a change, you ca give mummy an eatable flower that does not wilt! This unique creation is made with love and comes with a choice of vanilla cake with zesty lemon filling or chocolate cake with rich chocolate and Philadelphia cream cheese.

"Garden Of Love" (shown left above) is a refreshing vanilla mango yoghurt mousse cake that is fluffy, smooth and creamy. It is coated with white chocolate and decked in bright chocolate sunflowers that will definitely bring a smile to your mummy's face. The dainty butterfly perched atop the cake symbolizes a mother's gentle and beautiful nature.

"Gift Of Love" (shown right above) is definitely for the chocolate loving mummies out there. Shaped like a present with a big chocolate ribbon on top, I bet mummy will love the present you got her. Made with rich chocolate cake, it is oozing with hazelnut praline, Belgium chocolate mousse and drenched in velvety chocolate ganache. Lined with red petite French macarons like the bright red roses, Mummy dearest would be jumping with joy when she tastes this cake.

Cute right?

So on media launch day, Daddies were to make miniature replicas of the cakes, that can hold special notes for Mummies when they get home. 

Actually, ended up Daddies did most of the work, but seeing those kids, maybe it was time for me to have mine too?

At first, I got hubby to join in the fun, but seriously the creative side of me just got control and I also went ahead to go mine...

This was what we did. We had to put it in the Delifrance cup to prevent it from going out of shape before it dries up.

All mothers deserve nothing but the best, so show her how much she is appreciated and surprise her with a scrumptious Délifrance cake this Mother's Day.

Délifrance’s Mother’s Day cakes w ill be available at all Délifrance bakery cafes islandwide (except bake-off at Siglap Centre, Coronation Plaza and Chancery Court) from 19 April 2013 onwards. Two working days advance ordering shall be required for “Gift of Love” and “Garden of Love”. Last day of ordering shall be 9 May 2013.

Prices and items may subject to changes without prior notice. Pictures are for reference only.

Guest service hotline: 6874 9622 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm).

Hold your horses. Wana win a free treat from Delifrance this Mother's Day?

Délifrance Mother’s Day Instagram Contest

How?
Submit a photo featuring your mom on Instagram with a caption telling us how endearing your mom is and hashtag the entry with #delifrancesg.

Contest Duration:
1st May to 12th May 2013

Winners:
Three winners to be notified via Instagram on 15th May 2013.


Prizes:
3 x $100 Delifrance Dining Vouchers.

Here's also the instructions to making your own 3 miniature cakes. Have fun!

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Disney Princess Pageant 2012

Hi Huneybees,

Not too long ago, I was at Vivocity to see the transformation of little adorable girls to their favourite Disney Princess. And then, it was time for the Disney Princess Pageant 2012 (held at Alexandra Retail Centre - ARC) after a series of activities held during the Princess Academy.

From 28 May to 12 June, girls aged 4 to 12 years old had the opportunity to be transformed into a Disney “princess” through a makeover and photo-taking session at VivoCity. Arts & Crafts, Cupcake Decorations and Jewellery-making workshops were also held at ARC for participants to learn the virtues of a modern “princess”.

 

Selected “princesses” have since been invited to take part in the Disney Princess Pageant which will be made up of three parts. Starting off with an opening segment where each “princess” was introduced, the Pageant also featured a performance segment where the “princesses” sang, danced or showcased their other talents. The Pageant then ended off with an evening wear segment.

Three “princesses” from each of the two age categories (4 to 7 and 8 to 12 years old) got to win the following prizes:

First Prize - $2,000 worth of prizes

Second Prize - $1,600 worth of prizes

Third Prize - $1,300 worth of prizes

Let's introduce the princesses of the Royal Category (4 to 7 years old).

From Left:
3rd Prize: Vanora
2nd Prize: Wong Shi En Shayne
1st Prize: Mikayla Maingard

Then on to the Regal Category (8 to 12 years old).

From Left:
3rd Prize: Rachel Lee
2nd Prize: Done' Maingard
1st Prize: Rachel Lee

Aren't they all just gorgeous?! Every girl looked like they walks out of the "Once Upon A Time" land. How I wish there was one for the adults...

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Vivocity Great Singapore Sale Events

Hi Huneybees,

The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is back and VivoCity is all set to present a delightful mix of activities and best buys for shoppers! From 25 May to 22 July 2012, Singapore’s largest retail and lifestyle destination will host kids, fashion, music and arts related events such as the Disney Princess Academy and Pageant, Creatively Thai 2012, Jazz on the Roof 2012 and the Singapore Street Festival 2012. What’s more, shoppers will also find great privileges and be rewarded with a chance to win diamond jewellery and air tickets!

Get set for great things this sale season. Just spend $30 and stand a chance to win attractive prizes from SK Jewellery and Tiger Airways in our lucky draw. Charge to your OCBC Credit/Debit Card and enjoy double chances of winning.

Terms & Conditions apply.

“Singaporeans’ favourite shopping season is just around the corner and we are eager to have our shoppers here at VivoCity over the next two months to enjoy our special GSS line-up of events. There will be activities for shoppers of all ages covering various interests which reflects our aim of creating stimulating and memorable shopping experiences for all our visitors” --- Mr Chang Yeng Cheong, General Manager of VivoCity.

Disney Princess Academy and Pageant (28 May to 16 June)

To coincide with the mid-year school holidays, VivoCity and Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC) will host the Disney Princess Academy and Pageant. The Disney Princess Academy will take place at VivoCity from 28 May to 3 June, with girls aged 4 to 12 years old having the chance to undergo a Disney Princess makeover and be transformed into the graceful Snow White or the glamorous Cinderella.

The makeover will be followed by a photo-shoot where participants are given a picture of their makeover for keepsake. The girls can also learn the virtue of a modern princess at the Arts & Crafts, Jewellery-making and Cupcake Decoration workshops at ARC between 4 June and 12 June.

To participate, shoppers will simply have to spend a minimum of $30 at VivoCity or $20 at ARC in a single receipt between 25 May and 3 June and pay a $30 registration fee at the Disney Princess Academy Registration Counter at VivoCity’s Central Court on Level 1 from 28 May to  3 June. 

In addition, 40 “princesses” from the Disney Princess Academy at VivoCity will also be shortlisted to take part in the Disney Princess Pageant held at ARC on 16 June. The top three “Princesses” from each of the two age categories (4 to 7 and 8 to 12 years old) will win great prizes!

Places are on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash payment upon registration and no refund for cancellation.

Disney Princess Academy

• Photoshoot (Date & Time : 28 May – 3 June, 11am to 8pm Venue : VivoCity, Central Court A, Level 1)

• Workshops - Arts & Crafts, Jewellery-making and Cupcake Decorations (Date & Time : 4 – 12 June, 11am – 6pm Venue : Alexandra Retail Centre, Atrium, Level 1)
• Disney Princess Pageant (Date & Time :16 June, 1pm Venue : Alexandra Retail Centre, Atrium, Level 1)

Creatively Thai 2012 (13 to 17 June)

Returning for the sixth year in partnership with the Thai Trade Centre, Singapore, the Creatively Thai showcase will feature the latest fashion designs by leading Thai designers. There will also be daily fashion shows at 4.30pm and 7.30pm. The reigning Miss Tourism Queen International 2011, Kantapat Peeradachainarin from Thailand, will be making special appearances during the fashion shows from 13 to 15 June.

Fashion Shows
13 June, 4.30pm
14 – 17 June, 4.30pm and 7.30pm

Venue : Central Court, Level 1

Music and Arts Performances For One and All

Shoppers will also be treated to a host of entertaining performances at the outdoor Amphitheatre on Level 3.  A spectacular jazz concert awaits families and music-lovers as British saxophonist Greg Lyons returns to VivoCity to perform beautiful compositions as part of the Singapore Press Holdings Gift of Music Concert on 23 June at 7pm.

• Jazz on the Roof 2012Shoppers can bring their family down to the Amphitheatre for an evening of spectacular entertainment as Omniform created by British saxophonist, Greg Lyons presents a 10-piece jazz performance. They will be mesmerised by the melodic and highly rhythmic compositions at this Singapore Press Holdings Gift of Music Concert.
  
  Date : 23 June
  Time : 7pm
  Venue : Amphitheatre, Level 3

This year’s Singapore Street Festival (SSF), a social and community project that provides a platform for local youths to showcase their creative talents will be held at VivoCity’s Amphitheatre. On 21 and 22 July, shoppers can catch fast and furious breakdance action in the Battle of the Year Break Dance Competition while the WOW! SSF Band competition will take place on 28 July. There will also be a headline performance by Japanese band Sforzato at the SSF D’J Party on 29 July as D’J Party celebrates its tenth Anniversary. 

• Singapore Street Festival 2012Singapore Street Festival (SSF) is a social and community project that provides a platform for youths to showcase their creative talents. Catch the explosive band performances and support the youths as they engage in exciting breakdance battles in the International and South-east Asia Breakdance Competition. There will be a special performance by Japanese Band, Sforzato at the D’J Party to mark its 10th Anniversary.
  Venue : Amphitheatre, Level 3Battle of the Year Break Dance Competition (21 July, 4pm and 22 Jul, 3pm)WOW! SSF Band Competition – Finals (28 July, 2.30pm)D’J Party (29 July, 12pm)

Shopper Rewards at VivoCity!

Shoppers with a minimum spending of $30 from 25 May to 22 July will stand a chance to win the grand prize of a SK Jewellery 1.15 Carat Diamond Necklace worth $12,000 and Tiger Airways return tickets for four in the VivoCity GSS Lucky Draw. There will also be eight consolation prizes, each comprising a SK Jewellery Diamond Necklace worth $569 and Tiger Airways return tickets for two.

In addition, shoppers will be rewarded for shopping at VivoCity. They can redeem a shopping/dining voucher or a gift with a minimum spending of $150. OCBC Credit/Debit Cardmembers only need to charge $100 to qualify. They can also enjoy exclusive shopping and dining privileges at participating outlets when they charge to their OCBC Credit/Debit Cards. 

Tourists will also benefit during the Great Singapore Sale at VivoCity. From 1 June to 31 July, the first 100 tourists per month with a minimum spend of $200 at any store at VivoCity can redeem a pair of earrings from Toscow worth $59.

 Approach the Information Counter to learn more about the offers.

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Vivocity, Harbourfront Centre & Alexandra Retail Centre Go Green

Hi Huneybees,

VivoCity, Singapore’s largest retail and lifestyle destination, HarbourFront Centre and Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC) will undertake a series of initiatives to spur a green movement among shoppers in conjunction with Earth Day this Sunday, 22 April 2012. The drive to raise shoppers’ awareness and unite them to do their part for sustainable living is part of the malls’ on-going commitment towards their green efforts.

On Earth Day, which brings communities worldwide together to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment, the three malls, together with their participating tenants will do their part to conserve energy. Today, the air-conditioning in all of the three malls will be increased by half to one degree Celsius and all water features will not be switched on to reduce energy consumption. Participating tenants from each of the three malls will also reduce their lighting within their stores. Some of the restaurants will adopt the use of candles placed on tables to compensate for the reduced indoor and outdoor lighting. Shoppers visiting these malls can be assured that their comfort and shopping experiences will not be compromised.

“We want to take this occasion to work together as a community and send a message that each one of us can do our part to promote a more sustainable life. It’s not just a gesture. These initiatives undertaken by VivoCity, HarbourFront Centre and ARC all together become an experience that we hope our shoppers will not only remember but also practise. On top of that, for those spending their Sunday in any of the three malls, this would be an ideal moment for parents to share with their children why saving energy is important.” --- Mr Chang Yeng Cheong, General Manager of VivoCity

In addition, shoppers who spend a minimum of $50 on 22 April 2012 will receive an environmentally-friendly shopping bag. Attractive shopping or dining vouchers will also be given to shoppers who are spotted using the bags in any of the three malls.

To enhance on-ground awareness on the promotions happening on Earth Day, VivoCity’s popular weekend roving performers, "Dancing Dolls" will carry placards with green messages. They will be roving through VivoCity to HarbourFront Centre at 4pm and 7pm on the day.

As part of a larger collaborative green effort, the three malls are also working together with other Mapletree properties that include HabourFront Towers One and Two, Mapletree Anson, Mapletree Business City and Merrill Lynch HarbourFront Bank of America, to collect recyclable materials. The recycled materials include paper, old corrugated boxes (carton boxes), plastic waste, aluminium cans, metal waste as well as glass bottles. To-date, 53,337kg of paper has been collected and this is approximately equivalent to saving 20,500 trees.

In its continuous effort towards supporting green causes, ARC will also be organising a Green Living Festival from 1 to 3 June 2012. The event aims to create awareness and educate the public as well as schools on how individuals can contribute to 'living green' at work, in school and also at home. There will be a sale of eco-green products and interactive activities for shoppers visiting the mall during the three-day event.

Let's do our part to save the earth!

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