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Pops of fun

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Pops of fun 

How cute are these JRPop speakers from JBL? Available in four colours, they’re made to be kid-friendly – think rugged materials and a fabric strap – as well as waterproof, so you can take them practically anywhere. Expect up to five hours of play time on a single charge. The best thing is, they light up when music is played! Get them for $59 from leading retailers. Visit www.jbl.com.sg

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NATURAL GLOW 

Don’t let the playful packaging fool you – Drunk Elephant is serious about non-toxic, cruelty-free skincare. You’ll love that it’s made without potentially irritating ingredients, including essential oils, drying alcohols and fragrance or dyes. Founded by an American mum of four, its prices start from $26 for a lip balm. Drunk Elephant is now available at Sephora Ion and at www.sephora.sg

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Glamping good times 

Your little ones will adore the fun, glamping theme of TBB Safari, Tiong Bahru Bakery’s newest branch. Situated in the same compound as Open Door Policy, it serves its signature French pastries as well as exclusive new concoctions – such as Instagrammable lattes (from $6) that even the kids can enjoy. Take a walk around the garden that grows some of the ingredients used in the dishes, and say hello to the resident bunnies, too. Visit www.tiongbahrubakery.com

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5 MINS TO WOW

Yup, that’s all it takes to have gorgeous tresses with Tsubaki Premium Repair Hair Mask ($19.90 for 180g). Made with pearl protein, royal jelly and camellia oil, this wildly popular Japanese hair mask is now in Singapore. Check out Tsubaki’s new Botanical range, too, which features five hair-loving ingredients and comes in three variations. Buy the products from www.watsons.com.sg and selected Fairprice supermarkets. 

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Time to lo hei 

This is one show-stopping yusheng from Marriott Singapore Tang Plaza to please Grandma – its lobster, sea urchin, Hokkaido scallop, salmon, tuna & caviar yusheng  ($268++) is packed with decadent ingredients to ring in the Year of the Pig with. Check out its prosperity set menus, which start from $108.80++ per person (four to eight persons, from Jan 14 to Feb 19). For reservations, call 6831-4605 or e-mail mhrs.sindt. fb.reservations@marriotthotels. com. You can also buy its popular goodies from the hotel’s forecourt stall from Jan 14 to Feb 4. 

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