All kids I know, love to dig for buried treasure. And I found the perfect summer vacation activity that combines digging up treasure and education. The Gemstone Digging Kit by Dr. Cool is simply the coolest activity for kids old enough to use the tools. See for yourself how engaging and rewarding … [Read more...]
Cloth Diapers Giveaway for Indian Moms!
Thank you so much for loving my post on Cloth Diapers! I love to share my favorites through giveaways and here's your chance to win a pair of these super comfortable and super cute cloth diapers for your baby. Indian moms and moms-to-be are welcome to participate in this giveaway! I have … [Read more...]
Sharing Responsibilities in a Two-Paycheck Family
I wanted to do a post about my favorite household chores, but I realized how far the modern two-paycheck couple has come, when it comes to running a household together. From bringing in the paychecks to keeping the house and raising the children, my husband and I are equally involved. We have our … [Read more...]
Why I Use Cloth Diapers for My Baby – And You Should Too!
When I found that fellow mommies in the rest of the world are 'Cloth Diapering', I was shocked, to say the least! Was the world going backwards? But I soon found out that their idea of Cloth Diapers was very different from we in India term cloth diapers to be. In fact, choosing cloth diapers can be … [Read more...]
My Pregnancy Journey – Breaking Stereotypes the Third Time Around!
All my pregnancies have been wonderful, mind you, and I wouldn't exchange them for anybody else's, no matter how glamorous they might claim theirs to be. Be it the first super special pregnancy or the second one with the anxious 'big sister to be' counting days on the calendar with us. But it was … [Read more...]
Cars Theme Party Ideas, Games and Table Decor
Like most boys his age, my son is big time into cars and Pixar's Cars is his favorite movie. The 'Cars' themed party I threw for his 4th birthday was a huge hit. I am sharing all my ideas for the invitation, decor, table setting, cake, games and return gifts in this blog post. Planning I was … [Read more...]
Review: Collapsible Silicon Lunch Boxes in India
Collapsible Silicon lunch boxes arrived in India very late, but they are finally here - and now, they are everywhere actually! I am always on the lookout for ways to deal with the bulging school bags and was very excited about these. I ordered two of these lunch boxes and gave them a thorough test. … [Read more...]
SwaddleMe Wraps Review + Swaddling Benefits and Challenges
It was difficult to master the trick of effective swaddling with my first born. She always managed to kick herself out of the wrap, no matter how well I (or even her grandmama) tried! When the same thing happened with my second born, I began to look for better ways because the benefits of swaddling … [Read more...]
Traditional Indian Style Decorating with Heirloom Brass Utensils
My personal decorating style has been such a wide mix of influences from around the world that I reserve truly traditional Indian style decorating purely for festivals like Diwali. Things are different at my mom's house and she gives me a free hand to tinker about with her collections. So, one … [Read more...]
Sunday Brunch Table Setting with a Candles and Pebbles Centerpiece
Dressing up your table in a jiffy is easy when you are a table linen hoarder like me. I was dying to use my new set of place-mats and napkins from The Postbox. An impromptu brunch on a bright and sunny Sunday morning with friends gave me the perfect opportunity to create a casual table … [Read more...]