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GIFTING GUIDE

While you’re in the heat of the frenzy of getting Teachers’ Day gifts and with Children’s Day on the horizon, you might find yourself needing a little help in the gifting department.
Aug 2024 | By Sim Yi Wen

Getting a thoughtful gift for someone gets tougher each year because you eventually run out of fresh gift ideas. If the thought of gifting a beloved teacher another red pen or buying the same trinkets or snacks for Children’s Day each year takes the wind out of your sails, here’s an idea board you might appreciate!

Appreciating Our Teachers & Mentors

Combining practicality and heartfelt appreciation, the STABILO Teachers’ Day Gift Set (UP: $18.95/set) features the latest MARKdry whiteboard marker, a sharpener, three Exam Grade ballpoint pens in essential colours like red, black, and blue, as well as a beautifully crafted Teachers’ Day card where you can pen heartfelt messages of gratitude and admiration. It is the perfect combination of function and sentiments! Teachers will also appreciate that the game-changing MARKdry marker is designed to never dry out. Its comfortable grip, eco-friendly design, and hassle-free clean-up process also make it a coveted classroom solution.

For teachers who are carefree, whimsical souls at heart, consider getting them a Teddy Bear Multipurpose Charm (Assorted Designs) (UP: $29.90) that adds just a tinge of kawaii to their day. Otherwise, a Key Charm (Assorted Designs) (UP: $3.90) would also be a reminder of the doors of opportunities they’ve unlocked. Pair these gifts with a note of appreciation for their support and guidance and you’ll have the perfect gift.

Those who prefer the classic mugs and notebooks for their functionality, don’t miss the interesting motifs featured on our range of 320ml Teachers’ Day Mugs (UP: $10.90 each) and Notebook 2-Pc Sets (UP: $4.50/set) in assorted designs. Otherwise, the adorable heart-shaped Teachers’ Day Ceramic Coaster (Assorted Designs) (UP: $5.90 each) can also brighten up the teacher’s desk with a splash of aesthetics and will come in handy for the morning coffee. These classic gifts are affordable enough to create your own combo, so have your pick of fun motifs, colourful prints, and witty puns!

Celebrating the Gift of Childhood
Grown-ups know, with the benefit of hindsight and rosetinted lenses on bygone days, that our childhood might be one of the most uniquely joyful times in our lives, and has the power to create lasting memories and teach lifelong lessons.

While you’re focusing on making learning fun for children, try the Smart Education Card Reader Drawing Machine (UP: $29.90). It covers topics like the alphabet, Chinese characters, mathematics, colours, animals, fruits, and more in 40 pieces of learning cards and 80 pages of content, all of which has audio to help children learn the pronunciations too. Available in English and Chinese and equipped with a clear, drawable LCD screen, young tots will have a whale of a time learning through storytelling. Its use of AAA batteries also means that you never have to charge it up, simply pop in batteries and you’re good to go.

More artistically-inclined children would perhaps prefer the 8.5” Educational Learn and Play LCD Tracing Pad (UP: $25.90 each). 20 pieces of learning cards that can be inserted into the pad cover topics like the alphabet, mathematics, animals, and more, while allowing young users to draw and learn at the same time. The LCD tracing pad is made with durable ABS recycled material while its transparent LCD screen emits no blue light, making it safe for the environment and the users too! Just the touch of a button and children can experience the joy of making unlimited drawings.

What’s a gift that embraces both the artistic and logical sides of children while inculcating values such as a sense of responsibility and encouraging creativity and imagination? Yes, the DIY LED Watch Colouring Set (Assorted Designs) (UP: $15.90) is an all-rounder gift. A fully customisable watch that has the potential to be your little artist’s next masterpiece, it comes with non-toxic markers for children to design their watches freely. The silicone wristband makes it reusable and splash-proof, making it the perfect companion at playtime. The watch also lights up with LED lights so it’s truly a functional and fun accessory. Ditch the toys this year and give children the gift of creativity and confidence in the form of a watch that tells time in their own unique style!

Those who are obsessed with Japanese anime and the beloved cartoon character, Crayon Shin-Chan, would be thrilled to become a proud owner of the PLUS Crayon Shin Chan MR Correction Tape (UP: $3.90 each). While the collection sports four designs for fans of the series, it isn’t all looks and no substance. The comfortable and smooth Mini Roller Head, one-touch cap for tip protection, and easily changeable refill cartridges all go into creating the perfect user experience.

A thoughtful gift is one that truly keeps on giving, whether by being a useful everyday tool or brightening up gloomy days. We hope these gift ideas will help make the gift-buying process just a little simpler!

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New Releases for STATIONERY ADDICTS

The thrill of unwrapping some new stationery never gets old for stationery addicts!
May 2024 | By Sim Yi Wen

As we enter the second half of the year, some of us might already be feeling some lethargy and inertia, while the lucky ones are probably still raring to go. No matter your state of mind, there’s certainly no harm in getting some retail therapy that can help you feel thrilled about what lies ahead. Stationery addicts, especially, are in for a real treat with the launch of several novelty collections. Here are some you shouldn’t miss!

Novelty Twist on the Everyday
The Pilot Juice series of pens has always been a crowd favourite known for its water-resistant, high-quality pigment ink, lightweight pen barrel, rubberised grip, and retractable function, all of which goes into creating the ultimate writing experience. That’s why you’d certainly be keen to check out the new Pilot Juice Colour with You Series ($1.75 each; Set of 6 for $10.40) which consists of two different collections — Classic or Kusumi. Encased in a warm cream barrel, the Classic collection comes in an array of six retro-chic ink colours. Fans of all things pastel would love the Kusumi collection which features six soft muted ink colours, all housed in stylish tinted barrels. This new collection is sure to add a touch of joy to all your writing endeavours.

If you’ve always had the habit of making gorgeous mind maps or everyday journaling, you’d have heard of the Zebra Mildliner Brush series. In collaboration with popular illustrator Ocha-san, you can now get your hands on three adorably designed OCHA X Zebra Mildliner Brush + Stencil Set ($7.85/set) to add fun doodles in your planners, journals, cards, and more!

Fans of all things kawaii would also love the unique Japanese motifs in PLUS’ line of stationery with five lovely designs featuring the Sumo, Ninja, Bushido, Maid, and Sushi! You can have them on the sleek-looking Twiggy Scissors ($9.50/pair) that sports excellent sharpness with the Bernoulli curved blade, or the pen-like Whiper PL Correction Tape ($3.50), and even the compact Norino Beans Glue Tape ($3.50).

Classic Sanrio With a Twist
While new prints are exciting to have, some of us just can’t get enough of our childhood favourites. Want to add something to your desk to brighten up your day? Make one yourself with the KEEPPLEY Sanrio Building Block Set ($12.90 – $16.90). Licensed by Sanrio and in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hello Kitty, these sets let you engage in puzzle-solving to build your own fruit-themed cupcakes, collectible characters, and other interesting designs.

Those who aren’t particularly ‘crafty’ need not fret either, for you can also get a different kind of surprise on your own terms with the Mighty Jaxx Kandy X Sanrio ft. Jason Freeny Series 02 (Choco Edition) blind box collection ($18.90 each)! This new release features all your favourite Sanrio characters in a deliciously tempting chocolate-inspired design. Each figurine showcases a clear-coloured half that resembles different chocolate flavours, such as the pinkish hue of raspberry chocolate or the golden yellow of caramel chocolate. The collection includes six regular characters and one rare edition in a blind box format. Will you be able to collect them all and satisfy your sweet tooth?

We hope you’ll be able to spruce up your personal space and make work or learning a more enjoyable process. Be sure to keep a lookout for great discounts on the products featured here within this issue of POPCLUB!

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EXAM ESSENTIALS

As the pace of a new academic year gains heat, it’s best that you have everything you need!
Mar 2024 | By Sim Yi Wen

Getting yourself ready for the exams often goes beyond academic content, but this is something many students underestimate and often neglect. Factors like time management, legible handwriting, a well-built revision environment, and customised notes that’s catered to your level of understanding and competence can help you a great deal as you inch towards the last mile of exam preparation.

Essential Stationery
If you’re not sure where to start, always begin with the essential stationery that you use every school day or revision session. Don’t want the hassle of picking them out individually? Go for the STABILO Exam Kit Set ($7.40) with four Exam Grade 2B pencils, one Exam Grade eraser, one X-Shock sharpener, and one plastic pencil case to keep them together. Top it off with a STABILO Swing Cool Pastel Highlighter Set ($16.00) consisting of eight pastel shades. With this, you’d be able to single out key points from the large amount of information, and even colour-code them to bump up your efﬁciency during revision sessions. Smudge-proof and reduced bleed-through, this series has a fast dry time even when used on glossy paper. Its Anti Dry-Out technology means you’d be unstoppable even in a four-hour study session.

To spruce things up a little, you can also consider the Maped Shaker Pencil Sharpener ($1.80) with a transparent in-built canister for greater convenience. Its two-hole design means most pencils will ﬁt in it with ease. The Plus Mount Fuji Omamori Eraser ($3.00) makes for another cute addition to your daily essentials. Designed as a blue block that slowly turns into Mount Fuji as its core is revealed when the corners turn rounded with use, this adorable eraser is perfect for your own use as well as for gifting to your friends in school! For those who use the pen more frequently, don’t miss out on the eco-friendly Plus Paper Case Correction Tape ($2.90) that’s packaged in a paper case and as compact as they come. With this in hand, you won’t have to worry about your essays getting messy and cluttered when you need to make edits.

Good Notes & Practices
With the basics settled, you should consider what you will need for your ﬁnal revision and practice papers. Ensuring a healthy stock of note pads and writing pads will save you from last-minute scrambles to the bookstore once you go on intensive mode during revision season. The ESPP Coloured Lecture Pad ($2.40 each) is a vibrant and compact A5-sized notebook designed to increase productivity with a burst of colours. Featuring 70 sheets in four lively shades — blue, yellow, green, and pink — note-taking will become both a visually-engaging and seamlessly organised experience as you can use different colours for different subjects or projects. Add on the 3M Post-it Notes ($8.70) for making ad-hoc lists or keeping track of your homework progress as it sticks and resticks securely.The ﬁnal step would be to go head-on into practice papers so you can simulate the exam environment and train yourself in withstanding the time pressure. The POP Bazic A4 Lecture Pad Bundle ($10.90) comes in packs of ﬁve to sustain you throughout your practice sessions. For the older students, make sure your calculator is in good condition or you might ﬁnd yourself in a ﬁx. The Casio FX-991CW New Classwiz Scientiﬁc Calculator ($53.00) is a dual-powered 10 + 2-digit display calculator approved for use in the A-Level exams that’s packed with features for teaching and studying maths. A home screen with its various calculator apps allow for easy selection of calculation mode, while the spreadsheet feature is great for learning statistics, recursive formulas, and more. Supported by the Math Box app, there are Dice Roll and Coin Toss functions for probability simulations. You can also input equations into the calculator to generate QR codes that will then display the graphs and other graphics on your smartphone or tablet.

Be ahead of the curve when it comes to maximising your learning efﬁciency and start by optimising your learning environment. Check out the latest promotions for these products at all POPULAR Bookstores now!

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