Blog Tag - Beijing Kids

Mandarin Monday: Chinese Phrases to Know While House Hunting
Apartment hunting is arduous enough under any circumstances. Now imagine doing it in a second language. Thankfully, this trusty list of phrases will...
Chinese Folklore Special: Mid-Autumn Festival Stories
You've probably seen an abundance of mooncakes lining supermarket ailes in the past few weeks, along with a few special offers here or there. That's...
Family in Need of Playtime? Dive Into the Latest Issue of Jingkids
Raising a family in Beijing? Consider following our sister publication Jingkids international. The latest issue of Jingkids is all about playing....
Looking Forward: Eye Strains and the Importance of Visual Checkups
Never in my childhood days did I imagine I'd end up using eyeglasses. In fact, admittedly, I always thought of them as dorky and nerdy. But...
Are You Paying Your Ayi Enough? The Results Are In
Our sister magazine, beijingkids, recently held their annual Ayi Survey, and the results are in! If you haven’t heard of hiring an ayi, you probably...
Remember These Health Essentials to Enjoy Autumn Without Falling Ill
As well as heralding the beginning of warm sweaters, hot chocolate, and watching the leave turns, Fall also tends to usher in a wave of sicknesses....
Combat Dry Beijing Skin with These Artisan Creations (Part 1)
I don’t know about you, but with each winter in Beijing, comes yet again another struggle to find the right remedies to fight dry skin and hair. My...
Beijing Supermarket Staff Photographed "Tampering With Pill Bottles"
[UPDATE: Dec 28, 11.30am] Yesterday, BHG reached out to us to explain what was going on in the photo that our witness supplied, and it seems like a...
Making the New Beijing: On the Way to the Capital's Sights with Gael Thoreau of Beijing Sideways
Our sister magazine beijingkids dedicates its latest issue to the makers of Beijing – the entrepreneurs, crafters, and the movers and shakers who...
InkBeat Arts Hosts Free Creative Workshops on Singles’ Day, Nov 11
The highly commercialized Singles’ Day (Nov 11, or 11/11) is fast approaching, though ironically, most people taking part aren’t actually single;...
The Beijing Hustle: Beijingkids' Nov 2018 Issue Pays Tribute to Expat Movers and Shakers
While I’ve been at beijingkids, it seems like every couple of days we encounter a new maker either setting up shop, joining the local pop-up flea...
Trash the Waste: “Live With Less” Holds Beijing Autumn Exchange Drive Today
Many expats in my network have been promoting sustainability and conservation – and this is just one of the things that encourages me to take part in...
Heading to the Beach? Don’t Forget to Bring These Swimming Essentials
Just recently, I went to several Philippine islands for a short spring jaunt. I wasn’t really even planning to go to the beach because my mind was...
Herbal Remedy: A Simple Spring Recipe for A Healthy Body
Spring is in the air! Temperatures have risen, flowers are in full bloom, trees are getting their leaves back, and the birds are singing. The change...
Migrant Children’s Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser Returns with Exciting “Got Talent” Performances
One exciting aspect of living in Beijing is the city’s lively volunteering scene. Last year, beijing kids dedicated an issue to celebrating the...