We have a 'Houses of India' themed exhibition at the kids' school and my daughter has been asked to bring a fairly big sized model of a tribal house from Madhya Pradesh. I made one using large cardboard boxes. If you find yourself in the same predicament, I hope my tips on how to make a house model … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Canvas Shoes
So I was stuck for shoes for my daughter one day. She had to wear something pink and preferably Mary Janes. Unable to find something suitable in her size, I resorted to DIY. I shopped for plain white canvas shoes and armed myself with some basic craft supplies to make her some shoes in time for the … [Read more...]
Catching Up on Lost Growth: My 2 Month Plan to Increase Height & Weight of my Child
The height of my son had become a cause of growing concern for me. Upon further observation, I found that he was not only shorter than other kids his age, he was also less active. The 2 year old plump boy with red cheeks and never-ending energy had turned into a tired 5 year old with lifeless … [Read more...]
Multipro Ghodiyu Baby Cradle Review + Giveaway
I am back with another 'Mommy Approved' giveaway for new moms! When I told the good guys at Multipro how much I loved their Ghodiyu Baby Cradle, they were glad enough to sponsor a giveaway for readers and followers of 'Fabulous Mom Life'. And as a result, this fabulous and functional swing cradle … [Read more...]
Back to School Checklist
The bustle of sending the kids back to school after the long, fun-filled summer vacations can be compared to no other. The relaxed vacations take us off guard and more than one time, we all forget an important detail or remember it at the last minute. To help stay on top of things, I have made a … [Read more...]
Back to School Shopping Haul
The end of summer vacations is just another reason to shop for the kids! I enjoy the back to school shopping for my kids. The new school bags, lunch boxes, water bottles, fresh new uniforms, shoes and everything else adds to the excitement of going to school. Often, I shop for school supplies on a … [Read more...]
Datsun redi-GO – Mommy Approved?
The sedan is Daddy's car and the hatchback is Mommy's car - that's how it is in my family. And when Mommy looks for a new hatchback to replace her old one - the decision is based on kids' safety and convenience. Of course, good looks are always important! The newly launched Datsun redi-Go promises … [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...]
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...]