Holi is just around the corner, one of the most vibrant festivals that we celebrate. Get out the colours, pails of water, water balloons and more! The aftermath of Holi can be terrible if you have not taken any tips for a safe and healthy Holi. Your skin is more sensitive than you think and […]
4 benefits of green cleaning
We lead hectic lives and what is more challenging is that we don’t have the time to lead a life as cleanly as we should. A walk into the supermarket aisle and we end up buying products laden with chemical because we may not just have the time to check the ingredient list. The benefits […]
5 reasons to choose natural health and beauty products
People today opt for a balanced life and choose natural products over other various products available. My reasons to choose natural health and beauty products stemmed from the fact that I wanted to give my then young twin boys a chemical free experience by not choosing the over the counter products. Living a chemical free […]
10 Amazing Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags
Plastic is something that has a huge presence in our life, much more than we’d care to admit. It’s there in our bathroom, our kitchen, our kids’ playroom – it’s everywhere. And to think that most of the homes in the world have that much plastic – honestly, it’s frightening. A good deal of the […]
7 Creative and Budget-friendly Gift Wrap Ideas
‘Tis the season for hot cocoa, warm blankets, decorated trees and of course, beautifully wrapped gifts! These days most people are trying to make festivals more about the spirit of giving and gratitude, rather than blatant commercialism. The result is an awareness for more DIY gifts, or green gifts that are easy on the environment. […]
4 Eco friendly gifting options this season
This year, let’s try making another person happy with our gifts – Mother Earth! Yes, choosing eco friendly gifting options with some thought and a tiny bit of extra effort, can make you give out ‘green’ gifts that aren’t too hard on the environment or your pocket. If you’ve read our last post, you’ll know that […]
10 Budget Friendly Gift Ideas for the Festive Season
We’ve all heard that when it comes to gifts, it’s the thought that counts. After all, giving a gift is just a way to show our love for our friends and family members. As Richard Bach said, “Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness.” When we put in a little effort […]
4 Eco Friendly Gift Ideas for the Festive Season
There’s a reason we look forward to festivals – there’s lots of good food, you get to dress up and meet up with family and friends. But there’s another fun part to celebrating – gifts! Giving gifts are just as much (or more) delightful as receiving them, especially when they’re something that brings a smile […]
Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier Review
I was recently sent Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier for a review. I have a bigger Humidifier at home as well from Crane USA, but the travel humidifier that was sent across is a super cool and compact humidifier that can be carried along with you almost everywhere! Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier Review When I […]
3 Green Tips for your home
All around the world we are celebrating the World Environment Day, but let’s take a step back and realise that saving the environment is more than just a day’s work. These green tips for your home and eco-friendly household cleaning tips and ideas will not just help you save money, but will also ensure that the […]
Eco-friendly living for Earth Day
It’s the 45th year that we are celebrating Earth Day today. April 22nd has been celebrated as the Earth Day and its time to sit up and take notice of the eco-friendly options we have in our life. The good part of eco-living is that these are simple and frugal options that don’t cost anything […]
10 Amazing Uses of Vinegar in your Home
You know how sometimes the problems that seem complicated have the simplest solutions? When we realize it, we wonder why we didn’t think of it before! And one fine example of this is vinegar – yes, plain old vinegar, which can solve about a gazillion of your common household problems. Vinegar is your home’s Superman, […]
Indoor plants that purify your home
It’s a breath of fresh air. Literally. When I got back after a month, my home was filled with plants. My mum-in-law who was staying over till I got home has green fingers. She has an enviable garden that is filled with a variety of plants. Needless to say, she ensured that she added that “greenness” in […]
Health benefits of ghee
Is that a week already is what I am telling myself! Yep, a week already in Kerala, God’s own country where I am getting a complete detox done. As I gear up for the Panchkarma, an ancient Ayurvedic practice of cleansing the body from all impurities and toxins, I am also learning new things about my […]
DIY decors for this festive season
Diwali, undoubtedly is one of the most important festivals of India and well the cleaning and de-cluttering at my home started a good one month ago. I still wonder why I bought half the things that I gave away! Right from de-cluttering your home to shopping for the festivities, it is a season of happiness […]
Omved Buckwheat Hull Pillow {Review}
In my last post I wrote about being diagnosed with Cervical Spondylisis. It’s been close to a month now and with the regular exercises and other lifestyle changes I have managed to reduce the intensity of the pain. One of the first things that I did post the diagnosis was to change the pillow I […]
Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chaturthi
And the season of festivities have started with the welcoming of the Lord Ganesha. We had a wonderful time last night as the society I stay in, welcomed the Ganesha and the kids totally enjoyed dancing to the dhols and the energy levels were simply infectious. However, when I had stepped out to attend a few […]
Omved Neck Compress {Review}
The past few days have been crazy. I woke with a tingling sensation passing through the nape of the neck to top of the head. A wave of nausea and giddiness was constantly there and when 4 days later the symptoms did not subside, I knew I had to visit a doctor. The X-ray revealed […]
Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away
“It’s a beautiful tale, and today is a beautiful day without any bugs” – Hugo Pratt We’ve all had instances when a beautiful day got ruined by annoying bugs!! Bugs are sly little creatures and they’ll follow you everywhere – in the garden, on the balcony, at a picnic, even in bed! It’s very hard […]
25 Uses of Coconut Oil that You Must Know
Most of us think of coconut oil in terms of cooking, creating yummy dishes with a delicious nutty flavor to it. But coconut oil’s uses extend far beyond the kitchen; it is a complete all rounder when it comes to home remedies! Ayurveda has been using coconut oil for ages, but it got lost somewhere […]
Elephant Journal: 6 reasons to use a menstrual cup
I admit that I was trying to postpone writing this post for almost 10 months. Yes that’s been close to a year since I made that switch and no, I have just not regretted it. Why the delay? I just wanted to be sure that I love this product! And 10 months is a long time to […]
15 Household Uses for Vinegar {For Home}
In life, sometimes, things that we usually consider mundane and insignificant can prove to be heroes in an hour of need. We often underestimate them, and regale them to dark, obscure corners while shinier objects that are much less-used take pride of space in our home. One such undercover superhero in our homes is that […]
10 Tips for an Eco Friendly Workplace at Home
2014 was appropriately referred to as the ‘Year of the Entrepreneur’. Several people, especially women, found alternate career options by themselves, without joining the corporate rat race. And a huge number of these people work from home for the greater part of the week. Just by the act of working from home, we are contributing […]
5 DIY Ideas for Christmas – {Festivities}
“Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection” – Pindar A gift is something that warms the hearts of both the giver and the recipient. Every gift is precious, since it’s the thought that counts, but you can’t ignore the extra charm of […]
10 Natural decorations for Christmas – {Festivities}
Please welcome Fabida Abdulla, who now joins my blog as a regular contributor. She blogs at Shocks and Shoes and in her free time she loves to share her thoughts on parenting and things that make up her life. She also loves to bake some yummy stuff and you will find these recipes on her blog. And […]