Having clean, flawless skin as you age is serious business—just look at the multitude of products lining the shelves at your favorite beauty store. With the wide variety of cleansers, toners, skin-firming lotions, pore reducers and anti-wrinkle creams, I easily get confused. To address your skin … [Read more...]
Mamaearth Baby Wipes Review – Bamboo Based & Biodegradable
The one baby product that we probably use even more than diapers are Baby Wipes! What goes on around those fluffy baby bums is very, very important. It is such a lovely surprise to see no-polyester wipes in the Indian market. India's beloved Mommy and Child skincare brand Mamaearth has recently … [Read more...]
A Chocolate Wreath to Make Children’s Day Special
What do you think of when thinking of gift ideas for kids? Toys, books - and chocolates, of course! This year, I am making a chocolate wreath to surprise the kids on Children's Day. Sharing my step by step instructions and ideas for this special gift idea. Coming from Mom, Chocolates are a … [Read more...]
Should You Really Ban Certain Foods for Your Kids?
Store in Your Home Only What You Want Your Kids to Eat When I read this, I was sure I had found the solution to every single problem in life. I banished sweets and chocolates from my home. Well I did not banish them. I hid them - in my own closet - to pass them on to someone else. Ok, who am I … [Read more...]
10 Good Parenting Skills to Work Upon
Motherhood, or let's say, Parenthood, can be chaotic! Juggling everything else along with our children, can be a daunting task. And at the end of the day, we are often left with mixed feelings about how we did as a parent. Amidst all the parenting chaos, here is the voice of reason. I am writing … [Read more...]
Soaking in the Early Winter Morning Sun
"I Cannot Endure to Waste Anything as Precious as Winter Sunshine by Staying in the House" Nathaniel Hawthorne says the above lines with reference to Autumn but I have taken the liberty to change them. Where most poets romance the white blanket of winter, only Indian romantics know how welcome the … [Read more...]
Play Subtraction Sack – Math Activity for 5 to 7 Year Olds
Your child will be a whiz at subtraction with this simple kinesthetic learning device. The subtraction sack game will help her to memorize basic concepts of subtraction. She'll also be able to self-test and gain a better understanding of how subtraction works by adding and subtracting counters that … [Read more...]
Easy Halloween Party Food Ideas
This Halloween, my kids and their friends did their best to spook things up with their costumes! And I did my best to spook things up with some creative party snacks. Here are some easy Halloween party food ideas that your kids will love. Spooky Halloween Party Food It doesn't take too much … [Read more...]
Guide to Planning & Hosting Theme Parties for Kids’ Birthdays
Every birthday girl or boy would love to be made to feel special on their very special day. And what could be better than surrounding them with something that they have a passion for, on their birthday? In short, choosing a 'theme' for your kids' birthday certainly makes the party more special, … [Read more...]
Planning a First Birthday Party – Part 2
Continuing from Part 1, where I shared some tips on the basics of planning a birthday party. In this final part, I will share some tips on food, activities and thoughtful return gifts for a first birthday party. 6. Food and Refreshments First Birthdays normally have a mix of guests of all ages … [Read more...]