I often get asked how I managed to instill a love of books in my children. At first, I thought they were simply born with my genes and love to read because I love to read. But my son changed that perception. Books did not interest him much. Things are very different now. All 3 of them are devoted … [Read more...]
Exam Tips for Students
It's exam time! From Grade 1 to the dreaded (they shouldn't be!) Board Exams, all students are gearing up for an evaluation of their studies. Two of my kids are of school going age and will be appearing for Std 1 and Std 6 exams in a couple of days from now. I am sharing some exam tips for students … [Read more...]
Johnson’s Baby Bath Milk+Rice Review
Johnson's Baby Bath Milk+Rice is another lovely baby product from the brand of Johnson & Johnson. While I never shy away from trying out anything from this brand, the recent developments make me read labels twice. I don't think there is any other name that reminds me of my own childhood than … [Read more...]
Pregnancy After 35 – Sharing My Experiences
Pregnancy at 35 means high risk! Or does it? If you are nearing or over this age, you must be coming across a lot of confusing and contradictory information. It helps to read about the real experience of moms who have been there. I am sharing my own experiences on pregnancy after 35 to help you make … [Read more...]
The Best Baby Body Wash in India
After the war of diapers, it's time for a war of the body washes available to Indian moms! I have used a wide range of body washes for my 3 kids and have some definitive thoughts to share. Let's check out the most popular ones and the best baby body wash in India. Top Baby Body Wash Brands in … [Read more...]
Animal Fair by Sharmila Kantha – Kids Book Review
Animal Fair by Sharmila Kantha is a fun and educational book for kids aged 5 years and above. It teaches them many basic concepts about Indian farm animals and helps improve their reading skills and vocabulary. Read on for a detailed review of the book. Book Name: Animal Fair Author: … [Read more...]
5 Ideas to Stop Guilty Conscience Spending
Working parents often tend to make up for their absence by guilty conscience spending. They feel bad about not being able to spend more time with their kids and end up buying expensive presents for them. I can myself relate to this. It is so easy to bribe a child with a costly new toy instead of … [Read more...]
BumChum Hybrid Cloth Diapers India – Review + Giveaway
I am excited to review the new addition to our cloth diaper wardrobe - a cute gray Chevron print diaper from the mommy owned Indian cloth diaper label - BumChum Cloth Diapers. BumChum diapers has a lovely range of chic looking diapers, matching tees and accessories for both baby boys and girls. Read … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Daughter for Her First Period
You might notice the signs of growing up a year in advance. The changes in her body will catch your eye. When you are done fainting that you are the mother of a soon-to-be 'little woman', start thinking about preparing your daughter for her first period. I am the last one of 4 siblings and my … [Read more...]
Man is Free at the Moment He …
I usually talk no-nonsense stuff on the blog but I think it might be a good idea to add some Mommy Life experiences too. After all, we are all in the same boat and you are more than likely to have experienced the same yourself. Today's post is about being a 'Mom'. Wait a minute...this entire blog is … [Read more...]