“I love you!” I shouted out the car window as my son walked into his first day of middle school. Maybe he didn’t hear me, or maybe it was an early case of “tween embarrassment,” but his usual huge smile back was replaced by the tiniest of smirks. Wow. That was different. My hands gripped […]
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One of the most common questions international travelers hear is, “Where are you from?” Whenever I travel, I am usually asked this question several times a day by taxi drivers, check-in clerks, servers and fellow travelers. Before last fall, I usually answered this question easily and without any hesitation. “I’m from the United States,” rolled […]
I still remember the phrases I heard as a kid that now echo in my mind every time I make — or avoid making — a financial decision. Phrases like “you need to make wise decisions with money” come back to me, especially in moments of doubt. I vividly recall my dad taking candy out […]
Exercise is important for everyone, no matter your age. It can keep your cardiovascular system healthy, your bones and muscles strong, help you get better sleep and benefit your mental health. The official physical activity guidelines for Americans recommended that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity (like brisk walking or bike […]
If you, like me, live in a small space, you may not have ample closets and therefore have to look at all your cleaning supplies all the time. So when I spotted this colorful eight-in-one cordless vacuum cleaner that reviewers say is better than their Dyson on sale — I needed to share it with […]
As an Asian parent, you never forget your child’s first… race-related incident. I’ve been training for this my whole life. I knew the day would come when the world would have something to say about my biracial child: curiosity at best, criticism at worst. But I primed and prepped ahead of time. Shaped and changed […]
It’s easy to scroll through TikTok or Instagram and see your favorite influencers sharing glamorous updates, whether that’s opening free gifts, walking red carpets or traveling. At first glance, it looks like influencers are living their dream life ― and, in a way, they are. They have access and opportunities the general population doesn’t normally […]
″…The ergonomics of the NC9 make this my favorite set of earbuds. For my ears, they fit nicely and with a slight twist, they really lock into my ears: snug yet comfortable for all activities they stay put. SOUND QUALITY I’ve said this in some of my other reviews, but these are AirPod Killers. I […]
It’s hard to find someone in the United States who hasn’t been impacted by a heart attack, whether they had a loved one deal with the issue or had a heart attack themselves. Roughly 805,000 people in the country have a heart attack each year. And according to the American Heart Association, 1 in 5 […]