The Hobbit Hold
a place to explore the enchanting world of comfort, wellness, and slow living inspired by the cozy charm of Hobbiton
How to Make Kombucha Tea at Home: A Beginners’ Guide
Kombucha tea is a fermented drink considered healthy and very beneficial to health. What makes kombucha so exotic is the SCOBY, which stands for “symbiotic colony of bacteria and...
8 Best Green Teas for People Who Don’t Like Green Tea
Are you one of those people who are in love with the idea of drinking green tea because of its health benefits, but you actually can’t stand green tea flavor? Well, the good news is not...
Matcha Green Tea: Health Benefits of Drinking Matcha
Perhaps you’ve noticed that the beverage and snack aisles of your local stores have become a little greener over the past few years. Like bacon, sriracha, and pumpkin spice before it,...
How To Stay Motivated In The Post Pandemic Future
As if you didn’t need any other reminders at this point, Covid-19 sucks. Like a little gremlin with an appetite for destruction this virus snuck into the gears of our lives and took...
The New Normal: Getting Life In Order After Lockdown
If you’re like me, at this point you’ve probably written down all the plans you had in mind for 2020, piled them on to a little wooden toy boat, and given them a Viking funeral in your...
Green Tea Health Benefits: Why Drink Green Tea?
Shortly after moving to China, I was introduced to Chinese tea culture and soon after that, I found my elixir of life – green tea. The first time I discovered the plethora of green tea...
The Role of Women in China: Past & Present
Chinese women have had to fight for their rights to equality, and that battle doesn’t seem to be over yet. Historically the role of women in China has been one of obedience and servitude....
Dealing With Expat Depression While Living Abroad
Recognizing Expat Depression There comes a moment in every expat’s journey when the fun and excitement of living abroad finally wears off and reality kicks in. Realizing that the...
Gifts For Book Lovers That Aren’t Books: Literary Coasters For Drinks
Almost a year ago my husband and I began to work on another brand. It’s called “The Amygdalab” and it was conceived out of our love for science, history, and literature. When...
10 Types of People Unique to Modern Chinese Culture
As an expat in China, one of the most interesting things about living abroad has been interacting with Chinese people and trying to understand Chinese culture. While it might be easy to...
When Living Abroad Forces You to Reinvent Yourself
Living in a foreign country forces you to leave behind your old habits and reinvent yourself. If you refuse to be shaped by the host country’s culture you are going to have a very...
How to Move Abroad: My List of Recommended Ways
Many people ask: "How Can I Move Abroad? " There are different reasons why people want to live in a foreign country. It mostly depends on life goals. Some people decide to take a gap year...
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I’m Kat
Welcome to “The Hobbit Hold,” where we delve into the enchanting world of comfort, wellness, and the art of slow living inspired by the cozy charm of Hobbiton. In this blog, we’ll explore how to create a sanctuary of peace and tranquility within your own home, nurturing both body and soul through simple pleasures and mindful living.