<p>Begin your joyous spring with Bosch. </p><p>Embrace the season with the best help for your home. </p><p>Promotion period: <br>3<sup style="top: -0.2779em;">rd </sup>January – 28<sup style="top: -0.2779em;">th </sup>February 2018 </p><p><a href="/goto?url=http://www.bosch-home.com.sg/springofjoy" target="_blank"><strong>www.bosch-home.com.sg/springofjoy </strong></a></p><p>THE BOSCH CNY HOME PREP GUIDE </p><p>The perfect way to welcome the new Year of the Dog. </p><p>Use this CNY planning calendar for a smooth and happy new year. </p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>JANUARY </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>1 WEEK BEFORE </strong></li></ul><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>(8</strong><sup style="top: -0.2162em;"><strong>th </strong></sup><strong>to 14</strong><sup style="top: -0.216em;"><strong>th </strong></sup><strong>Feb) </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>(1</strong><sup style="top: -0.2162em;"><strong>st </strong></sup><strong>to 31</strong><sup style="top: -0.2162em;"><strong>st </strong></sup><strong>Jan) </strong></li></ul><p></p><p>Good idea to visit the bank and prepare your red packets <br>Spring Cleaning (traditionally on <br>Find, buy and&nbsp;Shop for snacks,&nbsp;Shop for Reunion </p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">wash New </li><li style="flex:1">drinks, flowers </li></ul><p>and oranges <br>Menu (and </p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yu Sheng) </li><li style="flex:1">24<sup style="top: -0.222em;">th </sup>day or 9 Feb)&nbsp;Clothes </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>CHINESE NEW YEAR DAY (16</strong><sup style="top: -0.2162em;"><strong>th </strong></sup><strong>Feb) </strong><br><strong>CNY EVE (15</strong><sup style="top: -0.2162em;"><strong>th </strong></sup><strong>Feb) </strong></p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">CNY Greetings&nbsp;Give lucky </li><li style="flex:1">Welcome Guests&nbsp;Put up those </li></ul><p>couplets and <br>Reunion Dinner with your loved ones <br>“守岁” - Stay to everyone you meet <br>Red Packets&nbsp;to your home to children awake to extend your parents’ longevity ornaments </p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>CNY DAY 2 – 7 </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>CNY DAY 15 </strong>元宵节 </li></ul><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>(2</strong><sup style="top: -0.216em;"><strong>nd </strong></sup><strong>Mar) </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>(17</strong><sup style="top: -0.2163em;"><strong>th </strong></sup><strong>to 22</strong><sup style="top: -0.216em;"><strong>nd </strong></sup><strong>Feb) </strong></li></ul><p></p><p>Celebrate the Lantern Festival&nbsp;Sweet Dumplings </p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Enjoy 汤圆, or </li><li style="flex:1">Visit your relatives </li></ul><p>and friends <br>Everyone’s Birthday or “人日”on 22 Feb </p><p>THE BOSCH CNY HOME PREP GUIDE </p><p>Freshening your home for a Prosperous New Year. </p><p>Chinese New Year is a great time to usher out the old to make room for the new – starting with things at home! </p><p>COOK up a feast </p><p>WASH away the bad </p><p>Use Bosch kitchen machines and food processors to prepare your feasts easily with professional results. <br>Washing machines and dryers are perfect for giving sofa and cushion covers a good clean. Select the right wash programme and have your new clothes soft and fresh! <br>Spice up your reunion dinner with great tips at <a href="/goto?url=http://www.bosch-home.com.sg/cny-steamboat-tips" target="_blank">www.bosch-home.com.sg/cny-steamboat-tips </a></p><p><em>Tip: The Duvet function on Bosch machines is perfect for items stuffed with synthetic fibres like pillows, quilts and bedspreads. </em><br><em>Tip: Use a Bosch hand blender to chop up nuts and other ingredients for your yu sheng and other CNY dishes quickly and conveniently. </em></p><p>CLEAN in 3-steps </p><p>• DECLUTTER by throwing out items you don’t use </p><p>or need. </p><p>• PACK remaining items where they belong. • CLEAN with a powerful vacuum (we recommend </p><p>a Bosch!). </p><p>THE BOSCH CNY HOME PREP GUIDE </p><p>Health tips for New Year’s Day. </p><p>Here’s a basic guide to help you enjoy your festive treats with moderation and care. </p><p>Snack Watch </p><p><strong>AppROx. CAlORIES </strong></p><p><strong>AppROx. CONSUMptION pERIOD* </strong></p><p><strong>FOOD </strong></p><p>Ba Kwa (57g slice) </p><p>229 </p><p>150 </p><p>140 120 93.6 82 <br>1 week </p><p>Kueh Lapis (per slice) </p><p>1 week </p><p>Yu Sheng (single 95g serving) </p><p>Peanut (20g serving / 1 handful) Nian Gao (Steamed, 60g serving) Pineapple Tart (per piece) Love Letters (per piece) </p><p>Kueh Bahulu (per piece) Kueh Bankit (per piece) </p><p>Immediate 1 month 1 week 1 month 3 weeks 3 weeks 1 week </p><p>56 </p><p>40 23 </p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Mini Shrimp Roll (per piece) </li><li style="flex:1">23 </li><li style="flex:1">3 weeks </li></ul><p></p><p>*These are estimates from general sources only. As foods vary in their preparation and preservation, consumers should adhere to consumption guidelines as prescribed by the food source. </p><p>Staying Green </p><p>Minimize food waste by consuming them before expiry. Some foods store longer when refrigerated so check the labels or with suppliers to maximize the shelf life of your goodies. </p><p>While enjoying your new year snacks, be mindful to stay hydrated and eat slowly for better enjoyment and controlled </p><p>intake. Keep up with exercise for guilt-free </p><p>indulgence through the season! </p>