Author Archives: Maddie

I’m Lovin’…Winter

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Winter is one of those seasons which can either drive you crazy because of the cold weather or it can make you excited. Right now winter is on the excitement side for me… I love how I can come home to a cozy couch where I can snuggle up and read a good book with a cup of hot cocoa.

1: Books: When snuggled up on the couch a good book is the perfect therapy for an exhausted mind. (Books from Ashleigh T)

2: Hot Cocoa is one of my favorite hot drinks to sip during the winter, it always helps to warm me up! (Hot Chocolate from synapse)

3: Scarves, the snuggly loop ones are my favorite! (buy it here from Etsy)

4: Boots! A winter outfit is never complete without a pair of boots. (Winter Boots from Alicia DeCosta)

5: Hand lotion is essential when it gets so dry here in this winter season of Tianjin (Twilight Woods Hand Lotion,  Japanese Cherry Blossom Hand Lotion from Bath and Body Works)

 

Want a S’more?

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This week me and the girls decided to have a midnight snack of S’mores over our gas stove!  (Don’t worry I googled whether that was safe or not and I got a thumbs up:) So we popped open the bag of marshmallows and roasted away… We made the most delicious creation of S’mores! I’m sure to have another one …or two… or three very soon! Have you had any yummy midnight snacks lately?

I’m Lovin’…Mexican Food!

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Sunday afternoon I visited a new Mexican Food Restaurant for lunch at a popular shopping centre called the Magnetic Center. This was a very special occasion because in Tianjin, Mexican food doesn’t exists. After examining the menu, I ordered the chicken quesadilla with cheddar cheese (which is also a rare item to find in China) and my mom ordered the Burrito Bowl with lime rice and cilantro. The food came out surprisingly fast and the taste testing began. I found that my quesadilla was quite tasty but Mom’s Burrito Bowl was a, something-you-can-make-at-home kind of dish. I was happy with my meal and although it was a bit pricy it was an overall good experience. An added bonus was that we (just Mom and I) were able to try it out before bringing the whole family of six there. With that said, this experience reminds me of all the amazing Mexican Food out there. I can’t wait until this summer when our family will get to visit family in America and -while we’re at it- devour some delicious “authentic” Mexican Food.


Sources:{(Mexican Food Jesus)(1:Etsy Mexican Style Dress),(3:Kennedy West),(4:Watercolor Painting-Cholula Hot Sauce)}

 

I’m Lovin’… Sun Tanning

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I have just returned from a tropical island in Malaysia called Langkawi (check out our lookbook containing pictures of the trip- coming soon). I had so much fun swimming in our cabin side pool, eating traditional Malaysian food such as fried rice or Tosei a flat bread with a sour dough taste to it, and most of all relaxing in the hot sun so foreign to us here in Tianjin. It is not only always calming to lay in the sun with a good book but getting that bronze colored tone to your skin makes it a win-win situation. However, I personally had a problem trying to both protect my skin while enjoy the heat of the sun as well. Hence, I included some tanning tips for a balance between the two. I hope this post fills your wintery day with sunshine.  Enjoy!!

 

TIPS:
– Exfoliate skin before tanning
– Take a shower after tanning and apply lotion in order to prevent dry or peeling skin
– Don’t spend too much time in the sun at one time (set a time limit from 15-30 minutes)
– Always use sun tan lotion
– Wear sunglasses and hats to protect your face
– And for an unusual tip… avoid lemons and celery because they cause skin to become more sensitive to the sun.

 

Sources: {(found in moms basement), (beauty schooled), (miss matilda dreams)}


 

KTV

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In China you can find many big buildings with the letters KTV on them. Well KTV stands for Karaoke Television, it is a place to sing karaoke. You have your own room and in the room is a couch, a TV screen, and a small touch screen to pick the songs you prefer. I like to go and sing karaoke with my friends and family on special days. It is a very fun activity to do with others.

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Summer

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This summer I have been able to visit family and friends and also have a very relaxing time. Although I was not able to go to America I have still had tons of fun just hanging out here in Tianjin!

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Family Visit

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At the beginning of our summer break my grandparents and cousin got to visit us here in China!  It was fun showing them around Tianjin and Beijing, and I had a ton of fun getting to show them my school and neighborhood. I also had fun getting to have time with them playing cards and board games, eating dinner together, and just talking. This visit definitely brightened my summer, I’m so glad I got to have the time I did with them!

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4th of July Cooking

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Happy 4th of July! This year I was able to bake some very tasty dishes for dinner and dessert! I got to make Puppy Chow, a very special dessert that includes ingredients from America. I also got to watch/help mom make Cherry Crumble…. yummm 🙂 I'm so glad I got to spend my time with my family as well as making food on this special day!

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4th of July Cooking

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Happy 4th of July! This year I was able to bake some very tasty dishes for dinner and dessert! I got to make Puppy Chow, a very special dessert that includes ingredients from America. I also got to watch/help mom make Cherry Crumble…. yummm 🙂 I'm so glad I got to spend my time with my family as well as making food on this special day!

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Happy 4th of July!

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Happy 4th of July! Today I actually didn't realize it was the 4th of July till my mom pointed it out to me and by then I was dressed in an "I ♥ China" T-Shirt 😛 So I quickly went searching for the the Old Navy Famous American Flag T-Shirt I received from my Aunt Jill 🙂