Most of us living here have faced the burnt of living in foreign land. During such hard times, it is difficult to feel grateful for all the rich experiences we have enjoyed, and all too easy to feel obsessed with negativity. Here are some simple guidelines to help negate those unhealthy feelings. By Rachel Middagh and Carrie Jones, LCSW You’ve been … Continued
New to China? Your checklist must be complete by now–schools,house,driver,ayi,coffee morning with shanghaimama .As you settle into your new life,you realize, having a foreign house-helper come with challenges you didn’t anticipate! Read this article from an expert,I promise it will enhance the quality of your life in China ~Kavi Once your Ayi – Helper is hired, you are usually so relieved to have … Continued
This summer we went back home and my son met a member of the family he hadn’t known before. My sister-in-law came around for a coffee and brought her dog Baxter. I warned my son that he should prepare for something a little bit bigger. Baxter is a very cute young dog that loves to … Continued
This Dutch Student’s Paper Recycling Technique Is Turning Paper Into Logs The key to a greener future isn’t just finding new and renewable sources of energy and production: we also need to find use for the tons of waste we’ve already generated. Leaps in technology, and some good old fashioned backyard innovation like Carter Zufelt’s … Continued
Sharing a cookie recipe that is great as an after-school treat, for breakfast, to take for picnics or with a cup of tea! Be careful, they’ll go fast! For about 15 cookies Butter: 90 g Sugar: 120 g Egg: 1 Flour: 100 g Oatmeal: 120 g Baking powder: 1 teaspoon Baking soda: ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon … Continued
We like to feature news from Chinese news that may not caught the eye of the western media. Find out what happens in China outside of what is published on China Daily. Johann, from Easy Mandarin Chinese School (www.easymandarin.cn), will be finding, translating and helping us learn some related words to teach us a little more … Continued
We all heard of all the food scandals in China but what is really going on! I would like to give you a little overview of why the food safety situation is as it is, by looking at some of the problems out of different perspectives: the government, the producer and the consumer: Government: In this … Continued
Did you know that bamboo can help you breathe better? Of course we know that air purifiers are a quick and effective way to clear out poisonous particles from your pad, but adding in a little extra greenery can work wonders too.Plants take in the three most harmful indoor toxins – benzene, formaldehyde, and … Continued
