Coin collecting is the ideal hobby for children. It helps them learn about different places and sparks their interest in the history and culture of their own country as well as well as the rest of the world. I bought a lovely coin album this year to get my kids started with a coin collection of … [Read more...]
Gender Equality Begins At Home
"Kids don't come with instructions, but they do come with open minds." - Dr. Christopher Metzler I am a mommy to both a Girl and a Boy who see their parents sharing household responsibilities every single day. Even then, I live surrounded by people who view certain chores as a man's job and others … [Read more...]
Penfriends For Kids
Isn't it exciting to receive mail? Real mail - a letter full of news with your name on it, a lovely stamp and perhaps, a little extra something inside? Receiving it from a friend who lives in a different country makes it even more fascinating! Making penfriends is a great way to enrich your child's … [Read more...]
Gemstone Digging – The Coolest Summer Activity for Older Kids
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...]
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...]
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...]
Making Bath Time Fun
Each one of my kids is fond of water and yet, have resisted taking baths at some point or the other. While there is no excuse to skip a quick daily bath on hectic school mornings, I do like to indulge them in some bath time fun on holidays that makes them want to never leave the bathroom! I let them … [Read more...]