Why the Bathroom in Your Chinese Apartment Smells Awful (And How to Fix It)
Nope, your poops aren’t suddenly waaay smellier now that you live in China (well actually,…
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Mandarin Monday: How to Talk About Vaccines and Immunizations
Flu season is in full swing now as temperatures keep dropping and homes are warm…
Meet the Author of Brandon Goes to Beijing – a Children’s Book That’s Breaking Cultural Barriers
Growing up I fell into a somewhat unique group. I’m not an ABC (American-born Chinese)…
Mandarin Monday: How to Buy Cold Medicines at Chinese Pharmacies
The aches, the sneezing, the sore throat, the exhaustion — the flu season is here and you want to be prepared! In Beijing, you…
What’s Love Language Got to Do With It?
Singles Day is incoming on November 11 and the signs are everywhere. You can’t go…
Piggy or Bunny? The Chinese Zodiac Explained
If you are like me, then sometimes, a cursory look at a zodiac sign chart…
Mandarin Monday: Recycling 101 for This Singles’ Day
Originating from Nanjing University in 1993, Double Eleven (双十一, Shuāng shíyī), or Singles’ Day (光棍节,Guānggùn Jié), was originally…
Keep It Hot This November – Things to Do
Do you have an upcoming family-friendly event that you want to be included in our…
Keep the Cold at Bay: Where to Donate Winter Clothes in Beijing
In a big, modern city like Beijing, poverty is not always very visible. Beggars are…
Mandarin Monday: Open House Lingo – Get the Most Out of Your School Visit
Attending a prospective school’s open house is definitely one of the best ways to get…