Shampoo bars! You either love them, hate them or wait till your hair gets used to them! Shampoo bars are economical and eco-friendly. Since you can use it to the last bit, there is no wastage. Most of the shampoo bars come in recycled packaging and they don’t need any containers. That helps to NOT […]
11 Reasons to Use Shampoo Bar Soap
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Of late, with everyone opting for greener ways of living. My introduction to shampoo bar was a decade ago, with a brand that was laden with chemicals. Lush shampoo bars were my introduction to solid shampoos. Honestly, shampoo bars are not the first option one makes, but when you make that switch there really […]
Tips for healthy skin this monsoon
While monsoon does bring relief from the scorching heat, it also can be a problem for skin and hair. The increased levels of humidity can wreak havoc if you do not follow a good skin care regime for monsoon. If you have been worried about skin care this monsoon, then you should be bookmarking this post. […]
Natural ways to keep your home bug free this monsoon
While I love the rains, watching the flowers bloom in my mini balcony garden, sipping on some piping hot adrak ki chai and pakodas, I can’t ignore those pesky flies that make an unwanted entrance into my home. With the rains come in the bugs, mosquitoes and flies. The dampness around is pretty much a […]
How to overcome the fear of math
My fear of Math probably stems from the fact that we had really strict teachers who had zero tolerance towards anyone who did not understand a concept right. Let alone clear a doubt, submitting the homework was a task. Truth be told, I am one of those people who still has that nightmare about turning […]
4 Ayurvedic Herbal Water recipes you must try at home
Ayurvedic Herbal Water recipes or infused waters is one of the recommended ways to cure ailments, boost immunity levels and keep yourself hydrated. Ayurveda allows one to use readily available ingredients at home to feel better. With summer settling in fast, you may just want to look up these Ayurvedic Herbal Waters recipes or infused water recipes […]
Best Toilet Seat Sanitizers in India
Imagine encountering a restroom like this. Sometimes, you have to go and you have no choice. What do you do? The good news is that you can muster up the courage to use it if you are armed with one of the best toilet seat sanitizers in India. Now, let’s get some stats. In a […]
9 health benefits of chia seeds
I still remember my first tryst with chia seeds. Many summers ago, when we had moved up north in the peak of the summer, a neighbor got a sweet smelling green juice laced with chia or sabza seeds. Khus ki sharbat to the umpteen glasses of roohafza, everything had these magical seeds added to it. […]
10 vegan superfoods you must eat
Superfoods. That’s the buzzword doing the rounds. Isn’t it? Right from eating them raw to making exotic smoothies, superfoods are here to stay. Superfoods are considered to be exceptionally nutritious foods that are loaded with health benefits and they would have less or no side-effects unless you are allergic to the foods. My first brush […]
5 Health Benefits of Millets : From Weight Loss To Stronger Bones
Ask people about the most eaten foods in India, pat comes the reply, wheat, rice and pulses. Yes, these food grains are an intrinsic part of our lives, but there are healthier options out there. Have you heard of millets? Are you aware of the health benefits of millets? The first time I was served […]
7 different ways to reuse a baby cot
Do you have an unused baby cot lying at your home? Whether your little one is not so little anymore or doesn’t use the baby cot, before you decide to discard it, look at some different ways to reuse a baby cot. My boys used their baby cot quite a bit and it was made […]
Newborn Baby Essentials Checklist
Getting ready to welcome a baby? Then this what-to-buy guide is what you need to bookmark. Whether you are new or soon-to-be parents, it is time to get your nursery ready before the newborn baby’s arrival. Here is a comprehensive guide for newborn baby essentials checklist that you will need. The nursery should have the most […]
10 Easy Ways to protect the Environment Today
“The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.” – Richard Rogers There’s a lot of talk about the environment, ways to protect the environment, problems of the earth, global warming and climate change these days. So much that it’s getting kind of hard […]
Herbal Strategi Cleaner Kit Review
Herbal Strategi has taken the best of ingredients in their range of herbal cleaning products that are 100% natural, biodegradable and free from toxins. Herbal Strategi Cleaner Kit includes everything you need to keep your home clean and fresh. If you have read my last post, you will know about the common toxins in chemical […]
Pediasure Cookies and Cream – Amazing summer food for your kids
I love routine. It makes things a lot smoother for me as a mum to my twins. Honestly, when they have the school sessions on, everything falls in place, everything runs as per schedule. From waking up, to eating a nutritious breakfast, home-made food packed for lunch and snacks…you get the drift? Everything has a […]
The Ideal Skin Care Routine for Summer
The onset of hot weather brings about a complete change in lifestyle. You change your clothes, your eating habits and probably even your workout. So why does your poor skin have to bear with the same old routine? Treat the biggest organ of your body with a brand new skin care routine for summer! Why […]
5 Common Toxins in Chemical Cleaning Products
Are your Cleaning Products messing up your Health? Who doesn’t love a clean home? Sparkling floors, clutter-free tables, scrubbed kitchen counters and fresh-smelling bathrooms – all the signs of a well maintained house that any home owner would be proud of! It gives the impression that this is a well-loved space, with every area meticulously […]
7 things that can cause acne
That lone zit appears at the most unwanted times. And if you suffer from regular breakouts, you know how painful that can be. From the layers of make-up to hide them to cancelling the first dates, the acne has played a role in everyone’s life. Let’s not even start with things that can cause acne! […]
Best chemical free mosquito repellents available in India
With the summers setting in, I see a rise in the insects and mosquites. While I do use a few home remedies to keep mosquitoes and insects away, sometimes, when we are outdoors, we need to opt for mosquito and insect repellents. In this post, let me introduce you to some of the best chemical […]
10 Summer Hair Care Tips
It’s summer – the time for lemonade, vacations and no school! Its also the time for frizz, oily scalp, sun damage and split ends. You take care of your hair meticulously throughout the year only to see it fall flat during summer. These summer problems can be tricky to solve as well. But with a […]
5 Health Benefits of Drinking Water in a Copper Vessel
My first recollection of a large copper filter was at my grandmother’s home along with neatly lined copper glasses on the shelf. Back then, what was a norm was somewhere lost as life sped by. Fancy cutlery and less expensive products made way into the houses. Sometime last year, I chanced upon an antique looking […]
7 best natural insect repellents in India from Herbal Strategi
If there’s anything every person on earth has in common, it’s the instinct to run away at the sight of a creepy crawly! I am someone who will let out a shriek at the sight of a tiny cockroach. There are also many phobias specific to each insect, and even if you don’t suffer from […]
5 benefits of using saffron for skin care
There are a lot of benefits of using saffron for skin care. And I guess that was one of the reasons why saffron has been a beauty ingredient used by the royals for many centuries. Saffron is known for its excellent purifying properties and because it is anti-bacterial in nature, it is used in skin […]
Benefits of using natural insect repellents
Summer and monsoon are the breeding time for insects. Apart from the common bacterial and viral infections, mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise. Keeping your living areas clean to ensure there is no infection breeding can be a task. Don’t you think that this requires you to keep your home completely clean? And you can […]
Summer Skin Care Tips : 7 ways to radiant skin
The summer is settling in fiercely and I don’t know about you, but its certainly playing havoc with my skin and hair! These easy to follow summer skin care tips will leave you with glowing and radiant skin this season. With warmer temperatures settling it, it also indicates that you change your skin care routine. Indian […]
15 best natural tan removal products in India in 2021
**** This post has been updated on 26th May 2021. **** A sun tan is one of the very common problems we face in the summer. With a variety of products, all claiming to be the best tan removal products, choosing the right one can get very tricky. However, the good news is that there […]
Health benefits of jaggery – 7 reasons to include it in your diet now!
Gud, Bellam, Vellam, Sharkara, Bella or Gul – varied names, but the same ingredient that is packed with the most amazing health benefits. Did you know about the amazing health benefits of jaggery? In one of my recent visits to Punjab, I was introduced to jaggery again. I had seen them in the local shops […]
Fuschia by Vkare Product Review + Giveaway
I recently picked up some products from Fuschia to try. Most of these are perfect for summer. I have been using their products for a while now and I did get a few requests for a Fuschia by Vkare product review posts. So here I am with a super quick review and a giveaway! Do […]
How to Raise a Non Violent Child
We all are familiar with that one person we’ve crossed our paths with at some point of time. The bully who is always picking on someone less powerful, the one who knows how to be brutal. Violence, particularly among children has been in the recent media attention. Yes, kids can be brutal and we are crying […]
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Hour
Stephen Hawking, the famous scientist who passed away recently, once said, “Our population and our use of the finite resources of planet Earth are growing exponentially along with our technical ability to change the environment for good or ill.” A closer look at this quote tells us some important things: The Earth’s resources are finite Our use of […]
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