Don’t Forget Mom’s Push Present!
Now I don’t know where the tradition of giving a ‘push present’ came from, or who came up with the cute name, but it’s a custom that needs to catch on here, so ladies, spread the word.
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Throwback Thursday: What I Wish I’d Known Before I Moved to Beijing
It’s always a lot of fun to look back and see how far we have come, and in the spirit of reflection and also helping out some newcomers to this weird and wonderful city, this week we are throwing back to July 2018, when we published the article “What I Wish I’d Known Before I Moved to Beijing, Part 1: “You Aren’t Supposed to Flush Toilet Paper!”
Understand Your Lease Before Signing on The Dotted Line
Welcome to Beijing’s renters market, where up is down, down is up, housing agents are kings, and if you don’t know any better, your landlord might take you for a wild ride. I exaggerate of course. But let us delve into the murky waters of renters’ rights in Beijing.
What You Need to Know About Finding (and Keeping) an Ayi
Ayi basically means ‘aunty’ but is a very flexible word, which can be used to address any older female stranger or new acquaintance, or to address a female service worker, in this case, your nanny/housekeeper/domestic worker. Your ayi can become a deeply cherished, important part of your family. Here’s how to find the perfect ayi.
11 WeChat Groups You Should Join Right Now
Navigating the rapids of a fast-moving, ever-changing Beijing can be impossible without the help of the all-important WeChat groups to let you know what’s happening where when and how.
Ready to Read! Where to Get Your Book Fix in Beijing
If you know where to look, there are a range of great reading resources in the capital for adults and children alike. Let’s take a look…
Nature’s Steel: How (And Why) to Make a Bamboo Bike in Beijing
At his workshop in Beijing, Jing creates bikes out of “nature’s steel”, and teaches the next generation of riders how to make them themselves.
From Beijing to the World: The Ins and Outs of Moving House
We spoke with Continental International Moving to find out more about what they offer, and what Beijing expats can expect when they move into or out of Beijing!
WellWomen: “We Are Messy, Beautiful, and Loved”
We have seen women needing to let go of the high expectations that we place on others and ourselves, and accept ourselves as we are – messy, beautiful and loved.
Fresh as a Daisy: Easy Indoor Composting With This Beijing-Made Kit
Something is rotten in the state of Beijing. The municipal government currently buries or incinerates…