Posts Tagged ‘new year’

Choosing & Cooking Chinese Christmas Recipes

Saturday, April 9th, 2011

With the Chinese New Year being the most important event in the Chinese calendar, you抎 imagine that Christmas got swept under the carpet. Not so, as celebrating Christmas becomes more popular throughout China. Whilst you won抰 find the hype and shopping madness of Western countries, in major cities you抣l see lights, trees and Christmas decorations [...]

Sounds Like a War Zone – Christmas in the Philippines

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

I have survived my first Christmas in the Philippines, so much food, so many relatives, so much good cheer, and so much noise at night. Ok, I was in Makati which isn抰 the quietest place at the best of times, but this was amazing. I never imagined there could be so many different bangs from [...]

Sweet and Sour Meatballs for Christmas!

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Try this delicious meatball appetizer recipe for Christmas or New Year. Not only does it have many uses and for all kinds of parties and gatherings, but kids love them too. They go nuts for the taste and because it’s fun to pick up food with a toothpick. And then of course, adults love them [...]

Seven Motivational Tips For Christmas or Similar Events

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

I woke up yesterday morning feeling low on energy and overwhelmed by all the tasks needing to be done before Christmas. Some of you might have had the same feeling! Are there solutions? Yes! First, realize how important energy is and imagine yourself as being full of the electric power of energy. Energy has been [...]

6 Ways to Deal With Festive Drainers This Christmas

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Most of us think of Christmas traditions and activities as something joyful and the thought of them often bring a smile to our face. That is right about to the second when we realize Christmas will be upon us in a very short time! We often let preparing for family gatherings, the hustle and expense [...]

Don’t Let Christmas Ruin Your Finances

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Christmas time can be a very costly time for everyone. This year with the credit downturn or "Credit Crunch" everything seems a bit more difficult than usual. Still, there are many ways to economise, even at Christmas! Do the kids expect large presents? Why is this? It’s most probably because they have been given large [...]

What is the Best Thing to Do After Christmas?

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Christmas is fast approaching us and it will soon pass by in a flash of a second. Schools will be breaking up soon as well as people getting a hard earned break from work. Christmas is a great festive season for more than one reason to be honest, lets just take a brief look at [...]

How to Lose 10 Pounds by Christmas

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Do you want to lose 10 pounds by Christmas so that you can look stunning for that Christmas get together? For most of us, we usually promised ourselves that after Thanksgiving we will get rid of our tummy fat or lose the flab just in time for the office Christmas party or before New Year’s [...]

Christmas Cookies – Bake a Tasty Holiday Treat

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Bake a tasty holiday treat today The sweet aroma of baking Christmas cookies is a telltale sign that the holidays have arrived. And while the weather outside might be frightful, a cookie right out of the oven can warm your heart.Holiday baking is an activity that is often rich in family history, just like decorating [...]