Christmas is HUGE in my house! Part of it has to do with the fact that I have been an international blogger/web publisher for 13 years now and my kids have grown up seeing me craft and decorate for many holidays. December is full of Christmas for my kids and I plan plenty of themed activities of … [Read more...]
A Pokemon Carnival 6th Birthday Party
By the time he turned 6, my son and his elder sister, were both into Pokemon. Even I had had my fair share of playing 'Pokemon Go'! Choosing a theme was not difficult at all. But I decided to give the Pokemon themed party a little twist and turned it into a Pokemon Carnival. Read on to see how I … [Read more...]
Coping With the Currency Crunch – #Demonetization
I was perhaps one of the least affected persons when PM Modi announced the demonetization move one fateful night. I live a pretty 'cashless' lifestyle and was naive enough to think that this decision would not affect me too much. But as days went by, I realized how much currency we deal with, in … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why You Should Encourage Dress-Up Play + A Giveaway
My children love to play dress-up games and I am sure yours do too! No doubt it is fun, but there are also a number of reasons why you should encourage role play and dress-up games. It is one of the most popular forms of child play which is hardly surprising. Dress-up play can also help boost … [Read more...]
A Day at the High Street Phoenix Mall, Lower Parel, Mumbai
A shopping mall is not exactly a place that your kids want to visit on a trip to Mumbai, but 'Happy Mommy, Happy Kids' right? You cannot not go shopping when you are in Mumbai! And if one of the largest shopping malls in India has a dedicated play area, kids specialty stores and a zillion eating … [Read more...]
Kidzania Mumbai Review
Kidzania is a themed amusement park for kids which is now in India too. The concept of Kidzania is excellent, but can the same be said of the execution? I will reveal my thoughts and experiences in this honest Kidzania Mumbai review. Kidzania Mumbai Kidzania Mumbai is located in R-City Mall in … [Read more...]
Mumbai Museum is a Must-Do with Kids
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya which was formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, is a must-do with kids. If you think (like I did) that museums can be boring for kids, you will be forced to change your opinion. The CSMVS Mumbai Museum has come up with ways to keep the kids … [Read more...]
Jumboo Birdie Cage DIY Craft Kit Review
The long Diwali vacations are over and I planned a lot of activities to keep the kids busy. One of these was yet another excellent DIY kit from Jumboo - the Birdie Cage. The kids invited their friends over for a crafty afternoon and all the kids made and took home one cage each. Here is a review of … [Read more...]
2 Mommy Travel Fashion Essentials for Traveling with Kids
I am raring to go again! But before I board the plane with my little merrymakers, I needed some chic and comfortable fashion essentials. Here are 2 mommy travel fashion essentials I bought recently for my oncoming travel to Mumbai with kids. Converse All Star Shoes The legendary 'Converse'. … [Read more...]
5 Fun Activities for Kids to do at the Park
Every once in a while, on weekends, we take a trip to the nearby play park with the kids. The kids are happy enjoying all the swings and the slides. There is so much space to run about and get silly as there can never be at home. I love to mix up some creative and educational fun to make the most of … [Read more...]