Entertainment
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The Asian Mom’s Guide to Getting The best Black Friday Deals
Now that Halloween is officially over, it’s time to look forward to the next festive occasion...and no, we’re not talking about Thanksgiving—but that’s exciting too! :). It’s every deal lover and bargain hunter’s dream, the infamous American tradition of Black Friday. While I still have a lot to learn about shopping with finesse, I present to you some worthwhile tips I’ve managed to gain throughout my years of Black Friday shopping with my mother.
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Halloween Movie Recommendation
With Halloween right around the corner, it is time to indulge in gory horror films and delicious sweet treats. To accommodate one’s spooky needs, the critically acclaimed film and 2020 Academy Award Winner for Best Picture Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-Ho, is the perfect fit.
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Asian Women of Music
Happy March and International Women’s month! To me, this month is about intersectionality. It’s about uplifting other women from all backgrounds and groups. I’m excited to learn more about ways that I can support females and hope that you can too.
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Lea Salonga: Pride of the Philippines
Multiple Tony award-winning actress and singer, Lea Salonga is the epitome of power, pure talent, and poise. A native of the Philippines, she was the first Asian woman to win a Tony Award (1991), the first Filipina to sign with an international record label (1993), and is one of the best-selling Filipino artists of all time.
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New Years with the Shens
As a kid growing up, Chinese New Year brought me joy, love, and bread. Although my grandma does whip up some fire mantou, that’s not exactly the bread I’m referring to.
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Superstitious Morales
What not to do on Lunar New Year...
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A Trip To Remember
Seriously, what is a better way to conclude 2020 than going on an adventure to one of the most remote mountains with your best friends?
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Christmas at the White House 2020
While the holiday season looked a little different this past December, I had the honor of visiting the White House during my absolute favorite time of the year. I was able to reflect on all of that I am thankful for in my life, including my friends and family, and remember to never take anything for granted.
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Holiday Gift Advice Column: the Dos and Don’ts of Gifting to Asian Parents
Navigating gift giving for Asian parents is like trying to solve an extremely complicated math equation. It’s hard, messy, and oftentimes very, very confusing. Every holiday season, you find yourself in the same age-old dilemma: Should you get them something fancy and pretty that will cause them to scold you for unnecessarily spending money, or should you go for something cheap and risk coming off as the callous, ungrateful child that doesn’t respect his/her parents?
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Holiday Movie Recommendation
When it comes to holiday nostalgia, I think of family. Especially during New Years and Christmas, I find that spending time with those closest to me is near and dear to my heart.
