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Chinese New Year: Traditions, Wishes, and the Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year is one of the most significant celebrations in Chinese culture. It’s the beginning of the lunar new year and is a time for family reunions and festive traditions. Each year is associated with one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. This year is the year of the Snake. Traditions and Festivities ChineseContinue reading “Chinese New Year: Traditions, Wishes, and the Year of the Snake”

Are You a Night Owl or an Early Bird?

Are you most productive with the sunrise, or are you most creative under the moonlight? Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, both schedules have their perks and challenges. I’ve tried both lifestyles, and I think one is a clear winner. The Case for Early Birds Early risers often believe in the “earlyContinue reading “Are You a Night Owl or an Early Bird?”

How Food Can Inspire You While You’re Working

Eating and working at a desk job seems like an odd combination, but some of us do it, so let’s talk about it! When you’re hard at work and need a burst of creativity, your food choices could be the secret sauce to creativity. Food is fuel, and what we eat can impact our moodContinue reading “How Food Can Inspire You While You’re Working”

Strategies to Deal with Writer’s Block and Some Humor to Help You Feel Good

This is not just another blog post about writer’s block. Writer’s block is a common issue for writers and of course, there are lots of tips out there on how to deal with it. If you’re a writer, you’ve probably looked for every bit of advice under the sun to see if you can findContinue reading “Strategies to Deal with Writer’s Block and Some Humor to Help You Feel Good”

The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Kids

Reading aloud to kids has many benefits. It builds empathy, creates a love of reading, improves language and listening skills, facilitates important conversations, empowers the imagination, and is fun. I remember a day long ago when the teacher read a book aloud to the entire class. The story came alive when the teacher became theContinue reading “The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Kids”