Hsinchu (??) is a city in the north-western part of Taiwan and it is also the oldest city in northern Taiwan with a history of more than 400 years! Due to the constant gusts of wind that blow in from the Taiwan Strait, Hsinchu is often referred to as the Windy City.

I really enjoy the wind that sweeps through the city. It has such a pleasant cooling and refreshing effect! It also make me feel energetic to survive a long day of work, networking and shopping without any tiredness. Unlike Singapore which is so warm and humid, I simply didn’t sweat the whole day in Hsinchu.

The nearest airport is Taoyuan International Airport, which is about an hour drive from Hsinchu. I took a limousine to get from the airport to Hsinchu. The one hour journey was smooth and pleasant with a chatty and friendly driver; we chat about the different lifestyles between Taiwanese and Singaporean.

I heard a lot about the speeding drivers in Taiwan, but this one was a complete opposite. As soon as I reached my hotel, I immediately took down his contact number and asked him to fetch me to the airport on the day of my departure. The limousine from Taoyuan International Airport to Hsinchu costs me NT1200.

Hsinchu offers an exciting and diverse nightlife and is considered one of the culinary capitals of Taiwan. Hsinchu is also a world-class shopping venue for shopaholics. Shopping facilities in Hsinchu are indeed very modern, with many upmarket department stores selling international brands.

Shopping complexes are typically large and dense like Singapore, and some of Taiwan’s most impressive shopping outlets are found in Hsinchu. Windance Shopping Centre, SOGO, RT Mart and Far East 21 Departmental Stores are among the popular shopping spots.

This is the 14-storey SOGO departmental store. Very big and impressive!

I bought most of my stuffs in this Far East 21 Departmental Store.

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When Asia PR Werkz (the PR agency for the GSK Scott’s MultiVitamins & Minerals) contacted me and asked me whether I would like to review Scott’s Multivitamins & Minerals, my instant respond was SURE, BRING IT ON!

Little Edison has been taking Scott’s Emulsion Cod Liver Oil (original flavour) since he was 18 months. It helps to build up his body’s resistance and it contains DHA that supports the brain and eye function in children. I do remember taking this cod liver oil when I was young too. Scott’s is a trusted brand for generations.

Little Edison is a fussy eater. Given a choice between a candy and an apple, he would choose a candy. He likes all sorts of snacks too. These snacks may look appealing, but their nutritional value does not. As a matter of fact, getting all of the nutrients only from his daily food intake is next to impossible. In addition, cooking may also alter the nutritional values of the food. For example, vitamins A, C and E are gradually destroyed by exposure to the air.

Supplemental multivitamins can answer our worries about our children’s nutritional intake. I look for supplements that taste good without being sugar-loaded, has the correct amount of key ingredients and no artificial flavour.

Scott’s Multivitamins & Minerals is a natural progression for children who grew up with Scott’s Emulsion. Armed with a chockfull of vitamins such as Vit. A, B, D, E and minerals such as Calcium, Iodine, Iron, Folic Acid and many more in every tablet, it complements daily diets to give our children a full day’s worth of the recommended amount.

Vit A has long been used for healthy eyes, Vit E aids in protecting cells in human body from free radicals and Vit D supports calcium absorption for the development of strong bones and teeth. Scott’s Multivitamins & Minerals comes in chewable star shaped tablet in tasty grape flavour. It is recommended for children aged 6 years and above.

Now, this antidote to healthy growth comes in a combo pack (a bottle each of 60s and 30s). it is available at Guardian, NTUC FairPrice and Cold Storage outlet at a recommended retail price of SGD21.30 (U.P. SGD28.40). The recommended dosage is 2 tablets per day. This combo pack can lasts for 45 days, which costs only 47 cents per day!

For many working mothers, business trips are like mini-vacations. The simple pleasure of undisturbed sleep and meal can really feel like an indulgent getaway. Do you agree with me? Come on, it’s a break from family life and motherhood. No chores to tackle, no homework to oversee, no meals to prepare and no school hours to rush.

After slogging through airports, sitting through meetings and networking through lunches, at the end of the day, there is a small taste of freedom. And that’s the priviledge of a travelling working mother. I do enjoy it and I’m not going to lie.

Ever since I was pregnant in year 2007, I’ve been excused from overseas business trip. My bosses have been very understanding. When Little Edison was still young, I told them that I was unable to travel overseas for business. The travelling duties were since delegated to other junior staffs.

Little Edison is turning four this year. It’s time for me to say yes to business trips. My recent business trip to Taiwan was my first overseas trip since I gave birth to Little Edison. What really got me worried was the sleep factor. For the past three years, Little Edison is sleeping with me every night. The thought of my 3-year-old crying for mommy at night really worries me.

The combination of my not-so-hands-on hubby and not-so-independent helper is another factor. Are they able to take care of Little Edison when I’m away? Thankfully, my parents-in-law are around to help us out. Three days passed-by smoothly although at times Little Edison felt moody when he couldn’t find me.

Overall, the trip was fun and the audit was successful. I will share more pictures when I have time to process them.

Btw, do you notice the new theme on my blog? Do you like it?

The CNY celebration is coming to an end this week. Many of us have returned to work today. What about you?

This is going to be a super busy week for me. I was out of office for a week due to business trip and CNY holidays. Now, I’ve been hopelessly trying to read zillions of e-mails and following-up on urgent issues. I need to be back on track as soon as possible.

I’ve a lot of photos in my camera. I want to write about my business trip to Taiwan and our CNY celebration this year. I’m also testing a new health product and I’m due to write a review by this week.

I need a lot of energy this week. Jiayou!

Dear Readers,

I wish all of you a very Prosperous New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai. As we usher in the Year of Rabbit which is commonly associated with family and peace, I wish all of us will have quality family time (not forgetting the quantity too!) with our loved ones this year.

What about a Bunny Baby? Haha!