A few weeks ago, I came across an Elizabeth Bernstein article in the Wall Street Journal called “How to Deal With Other People’s Rude Behavior,” (also known as “I’m Sorry, I Think I’m Allergic to You”) which was about people who find others so irritating that they start breaking out in hives or itching. Ms. […]
The Lunar (Chinese) New Year starts on Friday, and for many of us, especially those who are lucky enough to have many relatives living in or near our hometown, it means dinners and celebrating with family. And if you have a big family, it means lots of uncles, aunts and cousins. And this can get […]
A PR company recently contacted me about trying McCain’s Harvest Splendour Medleys, frozen potato side dishes that can be made in less than half an hour. As I am a very busy person who prefers to make her meals as easily and quickly as possible, I jumped the chance to try the products out. […]
HBO’s Girls premiered last Sunday and already, there’s a lot of criticism, ranging from the usual “lack of diversity” to the whole idea that having one’s parents support them well after they’re 18 not being “realistic.” Sure, this is the case for many, but one also can’t say that it’s UNREALISTIC to be an adult […]
There’s been a lot of debate about whether young children belong in certain restaurants. One place in the US even went as far as banning all kids under the age of six. To me, it’s all about how well-exposed a child is to such settings, ranging from behaviour to food. The last thing you want […]
Still looking for Valentine’s Day gifts? The Gift Insider has some suggestions (Please note that not all gifts may necessarily be available in all regions): The guy: Custom JC Jewelry Guitar Pick Custom JC Jewelry Guitar Pick-This handmade sterling silver or copper guitar pick is awesome. It can be personalized with song lyrics, […]
It’s always advisable to err on the side of the more conservative if you’re meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time. You really don’t want people who might be your future in-laws to think that you’re a slob or worse, a tramp. Even if they had a reputation of being over the top […]
