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A Good Read, Part 1: Fake Books and Bookstores 2010-09-08 16:25

Part one in a series about where to find a good read in Shanghai Part II, Used Bookstores and Online Shopping
Part III, Libraries in Shanghai

I must admit, I don’t read nearly as much as I should. My bookshelf sits there brimming with half-read titles still crisp from the press, some with the saran wrap still intact. But come this winter, instead of re-watching the same episode of Battlestar Gallactica for the 12th time, I’m going to get in touch with my inner bookworm and attack that imposing stack of books. But why do I have so many books I have never read? Where do they all come from?
Shanghai Charities: Lifeline 2010-10-20 11:08

My name is Kim and I am currently a board member and a volunteer for LifeLine Shanghai. My husband and I moved here from Northern California in September 2007 for a three year work term/adventure. After being here for three years, it feels like only yesterday that I arrived all starry eyed at Pudong International Airport.
Get your Pray on! 2010-09-06 16:18

Houses of Worship that are “appropriate for the masses”
Diagnosing Sleep Apnea 2010-07-28 18:01

Do you wish you could sleep like a baby?

If you suffer from depression, headaches, tiredness, or have problems concentrating, you might be suffering from sleep apnea!

What is sleep apnea?
How to choose the right international school 2010-07-20 19:06

Choosing the right international school

Moving to a new country is hard enough, and moving to Shanghai – where ‘bustle’ takes on new connotations – can be downright daunting. Finding the right school for your children is always a challenge that expat parents face.
Getting an Ayi (maid) is Easy! 2010-07-08 15:40

You can get good help these days.

Newbies, you will quickly realize that most anyone with a little expendable income indulges in the accessibility of maid services in China. It’s really nice not having to do your dishes or coming home from a hard day at work to a clean apartment. Depending on responsibilities, a maid or AYI (loosely translated as “auntie”) will cost about 20 RMB an hour for regular cleaning work. Some families hire ayis on a full-time basis for cooking and help with raising children. It’s also a great way for your little ones to be exposed to Mandarin. There are essentially two ways to get an ayi: independently through reference OR via agency.

If you need further consulting, check out our forums or visit an agency.
The Current State of Grocery Home Delivery in Shanghai 2008-08-02 10:27

Photo by svacher

With the proliferation of online grocery shopping sites popping, perhaps its a good time to step back and put up some community opinion that might help some of these players really offer something of value to the community.
Hospitals in Shanghai 2009-05-12 08:58

A trip to the hospital is the last thing you want to do while in Shanghai. But sometimes it is inevitable. It can be hard to give your complete trust to a hospital with limited or no English speakers, especially with all the stories of hospitals running tests just to make money off your insurance. Some expats don't even have big insurance packages.
Family Impact on Becoming an Expat 2010-04-29 18:12

China is a critical destination for many expat assignments. The business interests of a significant number of businesses of all sizes from all over the world are tied to what they make or sell in China. Along with the managers of those businesses, come the families of those managers. For some, it’s a family adventure and for some it’s a trial.
Road Tripping in China 2009-07-14 11:08

Pack a cooler, cue up the music player and buckle up. It's roadtrip time.

I have fond childhood memories of roadtripping across the U.S. with my family - picnicking on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and dreaming for hours as I watched the rural landscape fly by.