What is Diwali without sweets? Probably the one festival where we choose to eat guilt-free because we have so many Indian Diwali sweets that are an inherent part of the festivities and our culture. But if you had the opportunity to eat guilt-free, wouldn’t that be just wonderful? And that is why I decided to […]
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8 DIY Diwali decoration ideas for your home
As the festival of lights inches closer, it’s time to celebrate. Diwali is one of the grandest festivals that is celebrated in India. From spring cleaning to decorating your home, choosing gifts for your loved ones, and more. And then, isn’t the festival incomplete with some Diwali decoration ideas for your home? After a month […]
10 Healthy Diwali Sweets for the Whole Family
The festive season is here, and this means that it’s time to decorate our homes, get new clothes and of course, get ready for feasts! And if you’re Indian, you know that no festival feast is complete without dessert – in fact, you don’t need a meal to have dessert! We serve our guests sweets […]
13 Tips for a Post-Diwali Detox at Home
With Diwali just around the corner, it’s natural to feel excited. Since a large part of the celebrations are bound to be muted, we’re going to make the most of whatever we can do under the circumstances. I imagine it’s going to be lots of shopping online, Zoom calls, decking up the home and of […]
11 eco-friendly gifts for Diwali 2020
It’s the time for festivities again. I know that this is going to be a low-key affair this year as most of us are still reeling with the effects of the pandemic. I’ve resorted to shipping Diwali gifts to friends and family this Diwali 2020. And yes, all of these are eco-friendly gifts. So if […]
Detox your skin after Diwali
No time to step to the salon? Work keeping you super busy? And with the binging of Diwali, you need something to detox your skin. These easy to make skin care masks are your perfect option to detox your skin after Diwali. Try these super easy DIY skin care masks to get skin that is […]
Five ways to celebrate a green Diwali this 2020
Diwali is just around the corner. Needless to say that the celebrations across the country have already started. It is one of the biggest festivals we celebrate and needless to say preparations start from at least a month earlier! It is one of the biggest festivals in India and brings unmatched joy and excitement in […]
10 Easy Ways to Decorate your Home this Diwali in 2020
Diwali is no ordinary festival. In most homes, it involves a complete overhaul, with deep cleaning and in some cases, repainting too. And then comes the decoration part! There are so many ways to decorate your home for Diwali that you can be confused about where to start. But if you’re on a tight budget, […]
15 Eco Friendly Diwali Gift Ideas Under Rs.1000/- for 2020
Diwali is nearly here and it’s quite likely that with all the festive prep underway, you’ve forgotten about the gifts! Yes, Diwali gifts are a big deal, and it’s one of the ways we show our love and appreciation for our friends and family members. But does that mean that you have to break […]
10 Unique and Colorful Dessert Recipes for Diwali that you Must Try this 2020
Making and eating sweets for Diwali or any other festival is nothing new; we’ve been doing it for ages and continue to do so. Gulab Jamuns, Kalakand, Burfi, Katli, Kheer, Phirni – these are common names we hear around festival time and sweet shops and kitchens are brimming with them. While that is all very […]
12 posts for best Diwali ideas for home in 2020
Looking for Diwali ideas for home? I know, Diwali is less than a week away and needless to say that the efforts that go into making the festival a grand one start from at least a month early. In this case, we are left with barely a week! Right from de-cluttering your home to shopping […]
Biscotti Recipe – Cranberry and Almond Biscotti for Diwali
You know the one good thing that happens when you have friends who bake the most awesome stuff? You get to taste most of the goodies. Well most of the time if you live in the same city, but in my case, I am always drooling over the pics she shares with me. I convince […]
Diwali gift ideas
Diwali, the festival of lights is the perfect time to give to your loved ones. I think one of my major struggles would always be Diwali gift ideas, not knowing what to gift this festive season. Over the years I have experimented with Diwali gift ideas and have zeroed in to tried and tested options that add […]
5 ways to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali
I remember writing a post on Diwali last year and in the blink of an eye, the year has passed by. And it is that time of the year again when all that we think of is celebrations, lights, sweets, and chocolates! The past few years have seen a steep rise in noise an air […]
Eco-friendly gifts for Diwali for 2020
With Diwali round the corner, its time to get the gifts ready! To be precise, its time to get the list of eco-friendly gifts for Diwali ready. I have seem beautiful crafting posts doing the rounds that do make an excellent gifting option, but for those (read people like me) who are a tad artistically […]
Diwali Giveaway by Iraya
Would you like to make your Diwali special by participating in this giveaway by Iraya? Yes! I am back with another awesome contest in collaboration with Iraya. Iraya, translated from Sanskrit, as ‘from the Earth’ was born out of Ayurveda. Iraya has a range of original Ayurvedic recipes that have been blended with only the finest ingredients. […]
Diwali Giveaway by SoulTree
***************Contest Closed***************** Winners – Ghazala Naseem and Shilpa Bindlish ********************************* Happy Diwali! It’s been a crazy whirlwind of activities and I am loving the festivities in the air. I did tell you all that there would be some awesomeness that I would be spreading, so here I am with yet another irresistible Diwali Giveaway by […]
Easy Ways to Detox after Diwali {Staying Healthy}
Now that Diwali is over, your body needs a break from not just from the eating binge, but also from the pollution that you may have been exposed to. Seriously, Diwali got with it loads of binge eating. Yes, it was fun, but I can’t shake away the feeling of lethargy, feeling bloated and of course […]
Omved – Diwali Giveaway! {Contest}
Update – Contest Closed. Winner will be announced soon. {Saachi Garg is the winner of the giveaway} Festivities are all about fun and gifting, and the season would be incomplete if I could not give you a gift! Omved, one of my favourite brands is partnering with my blog to not just host a giveaway, but […]
Shop for Diwali from Ecomart India
Have you geared up for the Diwali shopping as yet? I have been browsing through various stores looking for some awesome deals that will help me in gifting for the festive season. I have short listed some budget friendly gifts that you can choose to give to your friends and family this season. I have listed […]
Eco friendly Diwali – 8 ways to celebrate it
Diwali is one of the most important festivals that we celebrate. Needless to say that the preparations start well in advance with the cleaning and setting up the house for festivities. Sadly, Diwali is also one of the most pollution causing festivals. This year make a pact to celebrate an eco friendly Diwali. You can still […]
Diwali ideas – 12 must read posts
Diwali is one of the most important festivals of India. Needless to say that the efforts that go into making the festival a grand one start from at least a month early. Right from de-cluttering your home to shopping for the festivities, it is a season of happiness and lots of joy! There are so […]
Eco friendly gifting options for Diwali
The festivities have started and I am busy choosing what I need to pick up for this season not just for myself but for my friends as well. Rather than buying items in bulk, I like to sort out what I want to buy. Most of the times, the gifts are picked in accordance to […]
Skin care regime for Diwali {DIY, Skin Care}
It is the time of festivities. I have been super busy with the marathon cleaning that is happening at home. I don’t know I collect so much nice to use stuff, that is just nice and never used! And trust me the cleaning is super exhausting and when that is combined with two hyperactive boys, […]
9 gifting options under 500 for Diwali
The festivity is in the air! And I am loving to browse through various sites that are brimming with the festive offers, each one better than the other. After a great deal of browsing, I have short listed some budget friendly gifts that you can choose to give to your friends and family this season. Here […]
4 steps to organize your home this Diwali
Diwali is almost here. It is time to de-clutter and cleanse the living spaces. Usher in the positive energies and get rid of the negatives ones. Most of you know that I am a work from home mom and those of you who are too, know that it is not an easy job. My life […]
Eco friendly gifting options this Diwali
With the festive season kicking in, I am already superbly excited about what I should be gifting to family and friends. And when I saw Priti from Kwikdeko make this awesome post on tinting bottles, I got this brainwave and decided that I could make some tinted candle holders for a few friends. And I did! Yaaay! […]
Healthy and Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes for the Whole Family
eThe festive season is here. In fact it has been around since Diwali! And we have been gorging on sweets! And with Christmas and New Year less than a fortnight away, it is going to be a few more days of indulgence! And cakes and cookies are going to be the highlight. And you can […]
How to declutter your Home before the Festivities
Well, the festive season is here, and you’re probably already breaking into a sweat thinking about all there is to be done! Last year’s Diwali was pretty quiet, but as we adjust to the new normal, we’re getting ready to celebrate once again – vaccinated, and with social distancing guidelines in place! However, a festival […]
25+ Best Beauty and eco-friendly Gifts in 2020
Looking for some gifting this holiday season? How about some natural skin and hair care products and wellness products that your friends and family will truly love to use! I’ve collated 25+ Best Beauty and eco-friendly Gifts in 2020 that you can gift to your friends and family. The best part is that these won’t […]