By Cidonie Richards, originally published by Lifeline Shanghai Photo credits Mimo Khair While I was an expat in Shanghai, I was also an Editor of one of the largest family magazines in Shanghai, and I was no stranger to the topic of conversation surrounding repatriation. It’s always a hot topic of discussion because it affects … Continued
Dear all, In a week in which we said goodbye to Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, each a leading pioneer in their own industry and adored by millions, it seems appropriate to stop for a moment and take stock of our own lives. Hearing about both deaths on the news went a long way … Continued
Making Friends: A Shanghai Expat’s Guide by Casey Hall LifeLineShanghai Of the many challenges facing foreigners when they move to Shanghai – and there are many – the loss of a support network is often the hardest to overcome.Living as an expat can feel like an unreal existence. In “real” life, people form friendships through … Continued
Shanghai Mamas sat down recently to catch up with Kimberly, the winner of the grand prize from the silent auction held at the Shanghai Mamas annual family day party on 19 November 2017. We were so excited for Kimberly and her family, the winners of a 5 day, 4 night Christmas cruise to Kochi, Japan. … Continued
The Shanghai Mamas book club usually meets on the first Tuesday of the month, at a central downtown location, and this year we have chosen twelve books which all revolve around the theme of redemption. If you weren’t able to join us but are still interested in following our reading list, read our short reviews … Continued
by Melanie Global statistics for domestic violence reflect that 1 in every 3 women experience domestic violence at some point in their life*. When people think of domestic abuse, they typically associate physical violence but there can also be emotional, sexual, financial, or psychological abuse that makes someone feel victimized and hopeless. There … Continued
by Siobhan Brown There is something so special about the holidays. The lights, the celebrations, the decorations, and the music all help to bring on such a festive feeling. They can also make us nostalgic for our home countries, our loved ones and the past we had before Shanghai. During the holidays it … Continued
Date Night at Shanghai Slim’s Ok Mamas, this date night isn’t for the faint-hearted, or, for that matter, for dainty eaters. Sure, there are some pretty nice salads on offer, but this is a place to not just make your man happy, but to feed your own inner-man-appetite (we know you have one)! We’re … Continued