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 celebrate a Sustainable Christmas
It’s one of the most beautiful times of the year, when everyone around the world is in a festive mood, ready to welcome a new year filled with hope. It is the season for gifting, decorating and getting together with friends and family. What a lovely time indeed! And what’s better than knowing how to […]
How to make Lego ornaments for your Christmas tree
Would you like make your Christmas tree really unique and decorate it with LEGO ornaments? If you have kids at home who love their lego toys, it is time to get them to use. No more stepping on the truant lego parts, instead you can use them to make colourful decorations this festive season. It […]
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 […]
What can you do on Zero Emissions Day?
When I first read about Zero Emissions Day, the first thought that crossed my mind was What can you do on Zero Emissions Day? If you have been wondering what the day is about or have zero idea that a day like this exists, it’s time to bookmark this post. It can help you practice this not just today, but as often as you like it.
Ecosystem Restoration – Simple Tips to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
This is our moment. We cannot turn back time. But we can grow trees, green our cities, change our diets & clean up rivers & coasts. We are the generation that can make peace with nature. Let’s get active, not anxious. Let’s be bold, not timid. #GenerationRestoration
How to Make Sure Your Kids Drink More Water & Stay Hydrated This Hot Summer?
Summer is here, and you must be planning of summer picnic in your shorts and hats. While elders know how to take care of themselves, children often get ill during this season. Kids get busy playing in the sun and ignore the most important thing that is staying hydrated. It is the elders’ responsibility to […]
Oatmeal – The Most Powerful Breakfast for Weight Loss
Research says that simply eating breakfast raises your metabolism by 10%? And that is precisely why the breakfast needs to be the most important meal of the day. Oatmeal – the most powerful breakfast for weight loss! Yes, oatmeal is one of the most nutritious foods that you should be a part of your weekly […]
Restore our Earth – Earth Day Theme
We celebrate Earth Day once a year, but did you know that tweaking your lifestyle can be beneficial for the rest of the days in the year as well? Why celebrate it just one day? Let’s make a pact to celebrate this day all through the year. These tiny changes you can make to save […]
10 Ideas to Organize Your Kitchen
Do you dream of redecorating your kitchen exactly like the ones you watch on the expensive magazines or the T.V shows? Do you save the super aesthetic pictures under the tags #KitchenGoals on Instagram and Pinterest? Then look no further. This article is here with the BEST trending ideas to reorganize and reform your kitchen […]
Gijji Recipe – A Makar Sankranti Specialty
Come January, and as soon as the dates for Sankranti were known, two days before the festival is when the madness would start to unfold. Makar Sankranti is a festival popular in the Southern parts of India. Lohri, Uttarayan, Maghi, Khichdi are some other names of the same festival. While the names will be different, each of […]
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 […]
8 Tips for Safe Celebrations during COVID-19
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.” – Socrates We sure are living in crazy times, times we never thought we’d see, even in our wildest dreams. Everything that’s happened and is happening is straight out of a movie plot! We’re […]
Natural Tips for Healthy Winter Skin
Winter can wreak havoc on your skin — making it dry, itchy, and irritated. While the cold conditions outside can leave your skin feeling dry and raw, the indoor heat can zap the moisture levels from your skin making it feel dry and itchy. The drier the air, the drier the skin. There is no […]
3 Healthy Recipes with Nutty Yogi’s Coconut Sugar
For those with a sweet tooth, anything minor can trigger a sweet craving. It could be a smell, a picture or even a song that reminds you of sweet times spent with a special someone! However, if you do indulge those cravings every time they hit, they’re bound to pack on the pounds, giving you […]
Shampoo Bars by Soap Square
A few days weeks ago, I was sent a mini goodie bag by Soap Square India. It was a comprehensive hair care kit (I’ll cover the other products later), but what I was waiting to use were the shampoo bars. I’ve consciously made that switch to shampoo bars almost two years ago and I haven’t […]
Natural Mosquito Repellents for kids by Mamaearth
With the monsoon setting in, if there is one thing that I have to worry about is keeping the kids safe. It’s a season of infections and one mosquito bite could lead to many illnesses. I would advise you to choose natural and safer options. There are loads of products available in the market that […]
5 different ways to use essential oils
I started using essential oils in diffusers at home and soon realised that there was more to using essential oils than just in diffusers. Here are my 5 different ways to use essential oils in your everyday life. Just a word of caution here is that pick up essential oils that are listed as eco-certified, […]
10 Healing Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil
If someone asked you about a medicinal plant, the first name to come to mind is most likely to be eucalyptus. That’s how ingrained the benefits of eucalyptus are in our minds! And there is a reason why the healing benefits of eucalyptus makes this also one of the frequently used essential oils. With eucalyptus […]
Rasam: Health Benefits & Recipes
If you’ve ever been to a South Indian feast, you must have marvelled at the array of dishes laid out before you, on a banana leaf! There are multiple vegetable dishes in all stages of fluidity, pickles, buttermilk and/or curd, all of it culminating on a sweet note. There are feasts that serve as many […]
Book Review: Now you know I am gay by Vivek Tejuja
Let me take you back two decades ago. Just in our 20’s and life was fancy free. We were a bunch of us who had joined a start-up and we really were a mixed lot. A lot of our time went into umpteen chai breaks and we beavered our way along to write for publications […]
Healthy sweets options without sugar
It’s really hard to resist that last gulab jamun or he gujia, isn’t it? I have a sweet tooth and with cravings that I cannot resist, I try to make healthier options at home that help me curb my craving for sweets. But what if I told you that you have healthy sweet options without […]
9 eco-friendly products that everyone should use in day-to-day life
Plastic has become an integral part of our daily lives. It is a sad truth, but I am guilty of sometimes forgetting my cloth bag back home and ending up carrying back some products I purchased in plastic bags. Did you know that out of all the plastic in the world, only 9% gets recycled? […]
8 Homemade Eco-Friendly Christmas Decorations That Look Stunning
Christmas is truly the most magical time of the year! Unfortunately, it’s also the most wasteful! Like most of our festivals. The festive season has a huge environmental impact in terms of water use, land disturbance caused by the production of some of our favorite holiday treats and staples. If we could take that extra step to reduce our […]
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 […]
How do I ensure a product is organic?
How do I ensure a product is organic? What are the best ways to ensure a product is organic? How do I know that this product is genuinely natural and organic? What are the ingredients I need to keep a look out for when I am choosing a product that is natural and organic? These […]
7 Reasons why Moringa is a Super Food
It’s amazing how some foods gain sudden popularity, isn’t it? Especially when you consider the fact that they’re already being used in several cultures for centuries now! Moringa is one such food that has become a health food superstar, and with good reason too! Did you know the reasons why moringa is a super food? […]
Parents as nutrition role models for their kids; are you doing your job right?
Did you ever realize that you could be the role model for your child’s nutrition? It’s a hectic life; I know. There are days when I have no clue when my day starts and when it ends. I am guilty of surviving on endless cups of coffee when I am drowned in my work. But […]
5 healing ingredients in your kitchen
Before you reach out to medicines in your medicine cabinet; head towards your kitchen! An Indian kitchen is a paradise for spices that we use in our daily diet. But did you know that some of those very spices in your kitchen are packed with remarkable healing powers; so much that you will not need […]
Review of Tiffin Treats – A Cookbook for Tackling Tiffins
What do I pack for the tiffins for the kids today? If this question plays on your mind, you are at the right place and are ready to read the right book! Aptly called Tiffin Treats, this book is what every mom needs! My review of Tiffin Treats – A Cookbook for Tackling Tiffins is […]
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