As much as we love the lovely rakhis available in the market, the DIY bug doesn't leave me! Although I have put most part of crafting on the backburner until I really have leisure time to pursue them, I still like to take up easy, no-fuss projects. This time, I got the kids to make some easy-peasy … [Read more...]
Five Things to Look for in a New Rug to Improve Your Home Decor
Raising children requires mothers to be home much of the time. While the spouse is away at work, homemakers do the work of maintaining the house, couponing to keep expenses under control, and nowadays many run their own blogs. But being around the house all day, they see the same four walls all day. … [Read more...]
Creating Your Own Gardening Blog for Fun and Profit
You probably love gardening. That’s a safe bet since you are reading this article. Another safe bet is that you are willing to share your enjoyment with others, telling them about what you are doing, how they can do some of the things you’ve done, and what to avoid. Finally, you might not be averse … [Read more...]
Coping with Cerebral Palsy and Other Special Needs – The ‘Doman Method’ is in India!
Vivaan - Viraj and Ria Mohan’s son, was diagnosed with Autism, throwing the parents into a desperate situation that can only be imagined. The six-and-a-half years old Vivaan was evaluated to a neurological Age of just 29 months. After a struggle of denial, anger, depression and acceptance, fate lead … [Read more...]
4 Warning Signs that Imply You Are Overparenting
Your children are your world - you want to protect them, you want the best for them, you want them to excel and most importantly, you don’t want them to make the same mistakes you made while growing up. In the whole process, you fail to realize when your perfectly good intentions start getting … [Read more...]
9 Ways Quitting Drinking Made Me a Better Parent
At the age of 17, I had my first drink, and I never looked back. Obviously, I took a break from alcohol while I was pregnant with each of my three children, but as soon as I recovered, I was back to it every single night, during social outings, at lunch, and so on. By the time I was 30, I was … [Read more...]
Why You Should Travel to Queensland With Your Family
Holidays are best spent with your loved ones. Nothing beats being able to spend some quality time together and share happy moments with the most important people in your life. Be sure to grab the chance to travel anywhere and create new and fun memories. In fact, one of the most … [Read more...]
New Johnson’s Baby Products Launch at ITC Grand Maratha, Mumbai, India
Last week, I flew to Mumbai to attend the mega launch event of the New Johnson's Baby. Yes, Johnson's Baby products have been re-launched with a new formulation and addressing most of the concerns that parents have had, in recent years. Here are a whole lot of pics and a vlog from my visit that will … [Read more...]
What Must Comprise A Traditional Rajasthani Thali
Before we dive right into the kaleidoscopic components of a typical Rajasthani Thali, let’s absorb some trivia about the royal, elaborate cuisine. As the name suggests, the cuisine originated in the state of Rajasthan and the regions surrounding it. The unique cooking styles and food habits of … [Read more...]
NapNap Mat Review – Lullaby Sleeping Mat for Newborns & Babies
A smart step that is of huge help to new moms has been taken by an innovative startup - NapNap. Their Lullaby Sleeping Mat is a gentle vibrating mat designed to make babies sleep for much longer and peacefully. This gives the tired new mommies a chance to rest themselves. I teamed up with Fabulous … [Read more...]