Mandarin Minute – Merry Christmas

Mandarin Minute – Merry Christmas

Say Merry Christmas with JiaJia and I, and learn what it’s like to spend Christmas in China.  And here’s a super short clip so you can practice. For more about Christmas abroad, read: 3 Things I Miss About Christmas In Canada   Come back next week for an updated...
Gift For A Spouse?

Gift For A Spouse?

I’m not going to give you any gift ideas for my spouse – I don’t have enough to share. Sure I have a bundle of ideas – but they’re for the kids, or things Brian can buy for me. I’ve tried shopping the top lists of things for men, but my husband’s pretty practical. He...
December’s Blossom

December’s Blossom

December again – a fitting time to share again my all-time favourite post.   “Mom, we should collect these to decorate for Christmas?” “I wish we brought a bag.” But that didn’t deter her – Blossom gathered a handful of the eucalyptus seed pods that littered the path....