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...]
Coral-Black Leopard Print Kurti Outfit
Leopard print lends itself beautifully to Indian wear, especially in colors other than brown. This Coral and Black Ombre Kurti has been in my collection ever since I had my 3rd baby and continues to remain a favourite. After my third delivery, I needed some pretty, but loose clothes. That's … [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...]
Summer Indian Mommy Fashion – A Round Up
Summer fashion in India calls for a whole new wardrobe! Mommies all over India are busy trying to keep cool, comfortable and chic at the same time. Here is a round up of some of my outfits during the summer months. From Ethnic Indian to fusion, everyday to party, there is a mix of different outfits … [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...]
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...]