As busy professionals, we might neglect some stuffs during the lunar new year preparation. My parents are elders in their big families, hence we are expecting quite a number of guests. I am the one preparing for chinese new year at home, I could understand how homemakers feel. 3 rounds of shopping and it's not done yet! It can be trivial and tiring. A To-Do-List would be helpful! Hope this list makes your CNY preparation more efficient.
3 rounds of shopping to get this table of Lunar New Year goodies.
CNY checklist for Singaporeans:
- Ample Drinks for Guests
- Mandarin Oranges
- Munchies
(Pineapple tarts, Cuttlefish, Sweets, Nuts, Bak-kwa, Plums, Love letters) - Money for Ang Bao
(about an hour queue at the bank/post office for clean crisp notes) - Spring Cleaning
(at least living room) - Red Decorations
- New year outfits
- Yu-Sheng
(salad tossing for prosperity) - Reunion Dinner
Last but not the least, a hearty list of CNY greetings to use during this joyful season. 祝愿您,
- 工作舒心
- 薪水合心
- 被窝暖心
- 朋友知心
- 爱人同心
- 一切顺心
- 永远开心
- 事事称心！
Instead of spending time on TV, poker or mahjong; take time to fellowship with your family, relatives and friends!
