The first time I truly felt the shift of Chinese New Year, it wasn’t about fireworks or red envelopes. It was quiet. The pause. The feeling that the world had taken a deep breath. The air felt lighter. Like the earth itself had turned a page. In 2026, we welcome the Year of the Fire […]
Weddings are full of magic and joy — but they can also create a lot of waste. A typical wedding reception in the U.S. produces around 400 pounds of trash. And the single-use items add-up quickly, from decorations, food leftovers and paper invitations. There’s a better method. You don’t need to compromise on fashion or […]
I still remember one year when my friend told me she bought all her holiday gifts from thrift stores. I thought she was kidding. But when I saw the things she found—a cute lamp, a kids’ book set, a warm scarf—it hit me. These gifts felt real. Not rushed. Not last-minute. We felt like she […]
Every year when the holidays come around most of us start buying the usual stuff – shiny gift wrapping , shiny bows , shiny cards and lots of things that we use once and then throw away. I used to do the same thing. A year later after a big family party I saw our […]
Halloween costumes have developed significantly. The early costumes were spooky, made of scraps of paper, and it is now one of the most popular times of the year to show off your personality and creativity. If you stop to reflect on the idea, wearing the right costume isn’t just an excuse to conceal your true […]
A couple of years ago, I realized I was throwing away way too many paper towels. One kitchen spill, one quick wipe, and another roll was gone. It wasn’t just the costs that disturbed me; It was the garbage. At the same time, my bath towels began to smell poorly, even when they were outside […]
