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Warm greetings to you during this season of celebration and new beginnings. Read More »
Reigniting Linsanity // Chinatown Thanksgiving Turkeys // Who Is Michael Jang?
Happy all the holidays to you, as I've taken to saying. I hope your family is happy, healthy and together. Read More »
The Boba Generation // HK-Style French Toast // Singles Day in China
This past Monday, we celebrated two holidays concurrently: Veterans Day in America and Singles Day in China. Read More »
HK Protests Reach America // Spooky Halloween Tales // Understanding Autism
Happy Halloween! I hope all of our kiddos have an exciting time out trick-or-treating this year. Read More »
Celebrate
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also referred to as Lunar New Year, is the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar. Read More »
How to Give Red Envelopes at Chinese New Year
The etiquette for giving and receiving the red envelopes filled with lucky money that are an iconic symbol of Chinese New Year. Read More »
How to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Chinese Moon Festival, celebrates the harvest season under a full moon. Read More »
How to Prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival
Ghosts and goblins, spooky stories and incense make the Hungry Ghost Festival a lot of fun to celebrate with your kids. Read More »
Create
How To Make Sweet And Sour Fish
Making a sweet and sour dish at home from scratch will make you rethink this iconic flavor combination. Read More »
How To Make Soy Sauce Chicken
Combine simple ingredients to create a great version of this Chinatown classic at home. Read More »
How to Make a Bathtub-Sized Dragon Boat
How to do you talk about thousands of years of history with a toddler still grasping the basic concept of time? Read More »
How to Create a China-Inspired Nursery with Wall Decals
Removable wall decals and stickers provide a great way to add a touch of China to a baby's nursery. Read More »
Inspire
A Family Friendly Day in Oakland Chinatown
Though less renowned than its neighbor across the bay in San Francisco, Oakland Chinatown is well worth a visit. Read More »
Childhood Chinese New Year Memories From 1950s Hong Kong
My mom shares details about neighborhood festivities, where her red envelope money went and her favorite holiday foods. Read More »
Interview with Paper Tiger Shanghai Founder Lucy Young
Lucy Young creates gift wrap with designs inspired by traditional Chinese art, Shanghai's art deco period and Beijing's hutong past. Read More »
Strengthening The Chinese American Community Through Philanthropy
Philanthropist David Lei engages Chinese Americans to help those in greatest need through community giving. Read More »
Hi! I'm Wes, a biracial Chinese American dad living in Oakland, California, who left the technology world when my son was born to serve this wonderfully diverse community of Chinese American families. Work with me »
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