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How to celebrate a Sustainable Christmas

December 24, 2021 By: Pratibhacomment

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 […]

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How to make Lego ornaments for your Christmas tree

December 5, 2021 By: Pratibha1 Comment

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 […]

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How to declutter your Home before the Festivities

October 27, 2021 By: Pratibhacomment

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 […]

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What can you do on Zero Emissions Day?

September 21, 2021 By: Pratibha32 Comments

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.

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Ecosystem Restoration – Simple Tips to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

June 5, 2021 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Ecosystem Restoration

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

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Restore our Earth – Earth Day Theme

April 6, 2021 By: Pratibha2 Comments

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 […]

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Natural Tips for Healthy Winter Skin

October 1, 2020 By: Pratibha95 Comments

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 […]

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Shampoo Bars by Soap Square

July 6, 2020 By: Pratibha4 Comments

reasons to use shampoo bar soap

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 […]

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5 different ways to use essential oils

April 7, 2020 By: Pratibha3 Comments

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, […]

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10 Healing Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil

April 6, 2020 By: Pratibha5 Comments

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 […]

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9 eco-friendly products that everyone should use in day-to-day life

January 2, 2020 By: Pratibha4 Comments

8 eco-friendly products that can lessen the carbon footprint and save the planet. Here is my list of 8 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? […]

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8 Homemade Eco-Friendly Christmas Decorations That Look Stunning

December 16, 2019 By: Pratibhacomment

Homemade Eco-Friendly Christmas Decorations

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 […]

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Five ways to celebrate a green Diwali this 2020

September 29, 2019 By: Pratibha4 Comments

Five ways to celebrate a green Diwali

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 […]

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How do I ensure a product is organic?

August 21, 2019 By: Pratibha7 Comments

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 […]

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Eco-baby care & green parenting

May 16, 2019 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Eco-baby care & green parenting

Being a parent is an incredible feeling, but bringing up twins was something I was unprepared for.  While the excitement of nurturing new lives was there, so was anxiety and challenges that I had to face as a new mother. To be able to bond with the babies, to be able to take time out […]

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11 reasons why moms are choosing cloth diapers

May 6, 2019 By: Pratibha1 Comment

reasons why moms are choosing cloth diapers

With more parents becoming aware of the hazards caused by diapers, there is a slow but sure move towards choosing cloth diapers as an option. Whether this going to affect the industry of use and throw diapers is what time will tell, but for now an increasing number of millennial’s are choosing to reuse and […]

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12 Ways to help Kids Go Green in 2019

January 29, 2019 By: Fabida A1 Comment

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We many not notice it, but kids are watching our every move. Every time we yell in road rage or swear when the internet goes off, they are internalizing our behavior. This is true in every aspect of our lives, including going green. As parents, teaching our kids to go green is a big responsibility. […]

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The Ultimate Green Living Hamper for 2019

January 21, 2019 By: Pratibhacomment

Ultimate Green Living Hamper

It’s a brand new year and a great opportunity to start afresh! I know most of you have made your New Year resolutions and I sure hope they include things more than losing 10 kg! It’s been lovely hearing about some goals people have made this year – coloring a page every day, mastering a […]

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10 Reasons to use a Face Oil this Winter

December 17, 2018 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Reasons to use a Face Oil

For many of us, the thought of applying oil to the face can seem a little odd. Applying oil to the rest of the body or having an oil massage seems more acceptable, but oil to the face? Well, this is actually a trend that’s becoming quite popular nowadays! What are face oils? Face oils […]

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15 Eco Friendly Christmas Gifts Under Rs.1000/-

December 10, 2018 By: Fabida A3 Comments

Eco Friendly Christmas Gifts

“Let us keep Christmas beautiful without a thought of greed.” As soon as we see December approaching, our first thoughts are about the tree and decorating it. But right after that another thought strikes – gifts! Of course, the image of the Christmas tree isn’t complete without a pile of gifts underneath it, and the […]

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10 Easy Ways to Decorate your Home this Diwali in 2020

November 4, 2018 By: Fabida A6 Comments

Ways to Decorate your Home this Diwali

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, […]

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15 Eco Friendly Diwali Gift Ideas Under Rs.1000/- for 2020

November 1, 2018 By: Fabida A4 Comments

eco friendly diwali gift ideas

  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 […]

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5 Best Essential Oils for Winter

October 5, 2018 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Winter can be a difficult season; with the chills and cold air, it is bound to affect your skin, hair and health as well.  With the few basics that help to maintain good health, you need to have a regime that can take care of you completely. You can look at natural ways of keeping […]

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15 Ways to Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chathurthi

September 12, 2018 By: Fabida A1 Comment

Ways to Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chathurthi

Few festivals in India can match the gaiety and enthusiasm of a Ganesh Utsav! Also known as Ganesh Chathurthi, this festival celebrates the elephant-headed deity, Ganesh. While this festival is celebrated differently in different regions, the most ardent celebration is seen in Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai. Ganesh Chathurthi is a ten day festival, where idols […]

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How to use Essential Oils for Kids

September 3, 2018 By: Pratibha1 Comment

When you’re a parent, your child’s health generally takes priority over your own – at least in the case of most parents I know! You’d gladly eat two-day old food from the fridge than give it to your child. You check the temperature of the bath water with your bare hands before putting your child […]

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Natural ways to keep your home bug free this monsoon

July 16, 2018 By: Pratibha2 Comments

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 […]

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10 Easy Ways to protect the Environment Today

June 5, 2018 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Ways to protect the Environment

“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 […]

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Herbal Strategi Cleaner Kit Review

June 1, 2018 By: Pratibhacomment

Make a repellent air-freshener Sounds intriguing? Well, it is also easy to make. Take a small empty glass jar with a lid. With a nail and a hammer make some holes on the lid. About 7 – 8 holes should work fine. Empty a packet of baking soda (approx. 50 gms) and add to this powder 10 drops each of lemon, eucalyptus and citronella essential oils. Mix well and place it in any room you want to deodorise. Customise it according to your requirements, opt for some lavender if you want to place it in your bedroom.

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 […]

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5 Common Toxins in Chemical Cleaning Products

May 25, 2018 By: Pratibha4 Comments

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 […]

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Best chemical free mosquito repellents available in India

May 16, 2018 By: Pratibha7 Comments

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 […]

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