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16 years ago, we made a Promise to China. In exchange for adopting their daughters of China, We Promised to Give the Girls a Proper Education. Selecting Schools with Good Fits for Each Girl was the beginning of the Promise. But for us to give them an Understanding, Acceptance and Pride in their Culture, we …
Happy Chinese New Year – the Year of the Rat! The Year of the Rat is the first year in the 12-Year Chinese Lunar Calendar. The Rat is all about new beginnings. It is the time to turn over a new leaf and take a fresh look at the world. Positive forces rise in Rat …
Ahh, February. Shortest Month of the Year. Yet Loaded with the Most Holidays! Of Course, I’ve been working my Butt Off which is why you haven’t heard from me lately…But it’s All Good and We’re Here in the Middle of February! February is a Great Time for Early Yard Clean Up for Spring. The Groundhog …
We have been having a wonderful time in China so far. We’ve done so many activities, seen so many different things, and tried so many new foods! We haven’t had a single major issue in this whole trip and I hope this continues. The only small issue we’ve had is when my husband discovered just …
How Many Chinese Buffets Have You Dived Into? I Know…Not My Favorite Either, but it is Fun and Silly and Entertaining. The Food Offerings are Staggering to be Sure. Healthy Eating Can Fly Out the Window. And You Can End Up Spending More Than You Bargained For. After Many Trips to Buffets, I Finally Figured …
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The First New Moon of the Year. Chinese New Year. A Time of Beginnings. Clean Out the Old. Welcome In the New. As Parents to Chinese-Born Daughters, We Strive to Learn and Embrace the Traditions of China. We are proud members of the CACA; Chinese American Citizens Alliance. An organization created to secure Equal Rights …
When we Talk of China, We Talk of its Ancient Culture. Thousands upon Thousands of Years. Symbolic and Laden with Customs. With Chinese Adopted Daughters, We are Honored to Impart to them their Cultural Heritage. But it can sometimes be overwhelming. Customs and Whys. Political Positions and Impacts. The Food. The People. The Geography. For Help, …
I Love Chinese New Year! Many of You Know that Our Daughters are from China. We do lots of Chinese Culture Classes and Chinese New Year is My All Time Favorite. We may celebrate an American Version of the Holiday, but it is all in Good Fun. Chinese New Year Begins on the First New Moon …
A Class Lesson. Taught by the Student. No Assistance from Mom. It’s Her Show. It’s a Little Scary. But Being Prepared is Key. The Lesson: Chinese New Year In 30 Minutes. The Lesson Will Go Something Like This… Serving Noodles to be Eaten with Special Chinese Chopsticks. The Kids Will Love the Noodles! Presenting Lucky …