Ever wonder if your husband will ever understand what its like to be a mother? Tell him to open…
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Who exactly are these people that we save all our nicest things for? Are they ever going to actually show up? Or should we just keep polishing the silver, just in case? I was…
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Celebrating the good things about Canada this Canada Day. Good reasons to live there, great reasons to visit. Live it, love it, and travel well… Canada is far from perfect. There’s still a lot…
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You know when you’re a mom, and you have glorious plans for self-care… but then life happens? Yeah, that. Hey tea fans! This is Heidi’s very first contribution to Empress Tea. She currently resides in…
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My sister-in-law’s mother makes the best jong 粽 I’ve ever tasted, so I asked her to show me how. This video reveals the fun techniques behind this delicious traditional Dragon Boat Festival recipe. Often the…
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Sometimes the only way to accept the aging process and move forward is to make peace with “what is” and send out as many condolences as you can. This is especially true when hitting…
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The best surprises are the ones that affect you, positively. This surprise comes in a book format, Miss Rumphius, a children’s book gifted to Amber’s daughter. Who said children’s books aren’t for adults too?…
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Do you ever wonder if you measure up? Have you ever experienced a birthday that makes you think twice about who you are and where you’re going? Read this for Bridget’s advice to regain…
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That time when you’re already experiencing the pain of one death and then you get a phone call with more bad news. Here’s to figuring out how to move past life’s lows. I…
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These earrings, in the shape of wings, help to keep the memories fresh because sometimes you just can’t say goodbye. I smile, as I slip the smooth metal through the aged holes gifted to…