Grocery Shopping in Beijing: How to Make the Most of Your Time
My first mission when we moved to Beijing was to find a grocery store where…
Browsing: Money
Quick deals: Chinese college students prefer paying by phones
Mobile payments have become ubiquitous in China that they have made transactions easier and faster. After…
Auction Without a Gavel
Beijing is filled with surprises; I have had some wild experiences in these first six…
How to Activate Your MasterCard’s Cash Passport in China
There’s no guarantee that your Chinese bank card will work in most ATMs around the…
Thanksgiving on a Budget in Beijing
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I set out to find my own delights for…
WeChat How To: HELP! Where’s my WeChat Wallet?
Quite a few people from the community have reached out to us, asking for a…
Birthday Bash: A Taobao Touch- Whether you need to save or not, themed birthday parties at home should still dazzle
Although venues provide the easiest cleanup and protection for personal furniture, sometimes budget, weather, or…
Talking Shop: Swanky Swiss Care Package – Baby and mom save time with a ready made box from Challet
Food safety is a major concern, particularly when you have young children. In addition, new…
Every Jiao Counts: What do you do with your extra income?
Many expats come to Beijing to make money and save. But we wondered what does…
Smart Money: How to save a quarter million kuai a year
For many international families, their time in China is an opportunity to save money, or…