There’s another reason besides Valentine’s Day to stock up on red clothing. The Lunar (Chinese) New Year is this coming Monday, January 23 and red is a traditional color that means good fortune and luck. So, pick up this red apparel to celebrate the year of the Dragon now and V-Day later! Your wardrobe just got a little bit luckier... CONTINUE READING 9

In this crazy, chaotic series of moments that we call life, couldn’t we all use a little more harmony and balance to keep things on an even keel? One of the best ways to implement a sense of calm is by practicing feng shui. While the ancient art of Chinese feng shui can seem a bit mysterious, fear not! In... CONTINUE READING 14

The weather's crappy out, you’re broke and you’re starving. If that's not a typical winter night, lucky you! For the rest of us, takeout sounds ah-maze-ing. When the craving strikes for some Chinese food and you're not in range of an open takeout spot, whip something up with these easy go-to recipes. Most consist of typical veggies (onions, carrots, snow... CONTINUE READING 20

With the holidays super-close (yikes! I’ve GOT to finish my shopping!), many people are partaking in their usual traditions—attending parties, baking, listening to and/or singing holiday tunes, etc. However, the US isn’t the only place where these holidays are celebrated! There are traditions worldwide that I wish would make an appearance in our country. Here are six awesome ones that... CONTINUE READING 11